Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was introduced 3 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P1 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 offers outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P1 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 86 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.