Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly well matched but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was released 21 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-145 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 96 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VG-145 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.