Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 16 months later than the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and GR Digital IV is 85 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus XZ-2 iHS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.