Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-860 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was launched 4 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-860 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-860 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger TG-860 will have a benefit in sensor tech.