Olympus 1 vs Ricoh GR II

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 1 vs Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and GR II (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was revealed 18 months before the GR II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 grades vs the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 and the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and GR II is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and GR II.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh GR II will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.