Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.