Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-P1 was brought out 3 months before the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-P1 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P1 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 86 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-P1 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder.