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Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was released 11 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 XZ-1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2010More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Olympus XZ-1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC XZ-1 
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 XZ-1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-1 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 88 and 85 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The XZ-1 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher XZ-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than others (275g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (355g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (320 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
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good battery life (320 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (275 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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lighter than competition (355g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (320 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (275g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Olympus XZ-1Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus XZ-1 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-26 2010-03-18
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2752 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 180 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 275 grams (0.61 lb) 355 grams (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 34 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 117 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $567 $349