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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus VH-515 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-515 was announced 24 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 VH-515 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2010Fresher by 24 months
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Olympus VH-515

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 VH-515 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 VH-515 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The VH-515 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The younger VH-515 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
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comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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boasts touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (140g)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Olympus VH-515Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VH-515 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ GR Engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $648 $566