Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-10 was brought out 19 months after the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 against the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more modern XZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.