Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty close but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Tough-3000 was launched 8 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.