Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was manufactured 11 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VG-145 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.