Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 22 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-1 iHS to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.