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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-6 vs 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 image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 8 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-6 matches up versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 TG-6 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedMay 2019August 2010Fresher by 108 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus TG-6

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 TG-6 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-6 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography features
47
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (440 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
great battery life (440 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
26
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-22 2010-08-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 367 grams (0.81 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $449 $147