Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-P1 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and CX4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the CX4 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P1 matches up vs the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 offers physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P1 and Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 versus the CX4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and CX4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and CX4.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-P1 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.