Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GR

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7000 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GR which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7000 matches up against the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh GR. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 7000 and the GR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and GR.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.