Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Following is a extended review of the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was introduced 8 months prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6010 matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 94 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6010 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 6010 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.