Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was introduced 13 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P1 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 comes with physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P1 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.