Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 20 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.