Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 13 months prior to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 8000 matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 94 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8000 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.