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

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was manufactured 6 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-5 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 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") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-5 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent TG-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.