Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 2 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The newer TG-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.