Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was unveiled 19 months prior to the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 8010 versus the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 8010 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 8010 will produce more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind in sensor innovation.