Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was manufactured 11 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-810 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-810 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-810 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.