Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was manufactured 14 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6010 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The 6010 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The older 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.