Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was released 12 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XZ-1 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 features outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-1 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-1 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.