Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively similar but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.