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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
37

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was released 5 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TG-870 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2010More recent by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Olympus TG-870

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TG-870 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TG-870 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-870 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-870 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (300 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
69
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-06 2010-03-18
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 355 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $349