Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 13 months prior to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6000 matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 94 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.