Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 85 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus XZ-2 iHS to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.