You are absolutely right about the GR!
As a die-hard film shooter for 35mm, I only shoot digital in medium format.
So getting into a small hand held digital camera took me a lot of research, as I was not up to date in the newest offerings.
In the end, Fuji was a great product, but the IQ of the Ricoh in my view was just plain better, and 28 fits my way of shooting.
The GR is a jewel in every way, especially the layout of controls and ease of use, not to mention the large sensor and all the rest.
And a great rendition in B/W mode of blacks, all kinds of greys and white, like in your picture ;-0)
Sumolux