Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus VR-340 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The VR-340 was revealed 16 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-340 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus VR-340 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.