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

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.

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.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.
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 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2010 | More 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 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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