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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 7000 was unveiled 20 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7000 matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 7000 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Olympus 7000

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 7000 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 7000 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 7000 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The 7000 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
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manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (140g)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
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screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Olympus Stylus 7000Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Alternate name mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - GR Engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $566