Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was revealed 24 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 6020 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6020 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will produce more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.