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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Announced March 2010
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was unveiled 10 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TG-310 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2010Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Olympus TG-310

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TG-310 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TG-310 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 94 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
manual focus
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-310 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-03-18
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 355 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $349