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Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 II
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 was brought out 22 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M5 scores vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 E-M5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2010More recent by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus E-M5

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC E-M5 
Display resolution920k610kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 E-M5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 features physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 81 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
82
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography info
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
good battery (440 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
missing Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-30 2010-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 425g (0.94 pounds) 367g (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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