Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-10 was revealed 17 months later than the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 versus the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus XZ-10 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.