Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was introduced 16 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-320 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-320 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.