Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was announced 8 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-6 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 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") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-6 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.