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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
37

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-6 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was released 9 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TG-6 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedMay 2019March 2010More modern by 112 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Olympus TG-6

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TG-6 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-6 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (355 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
46
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography info
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than others (355 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
57
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (253 grams)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-22 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 355g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $349