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Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was released 24 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P1 scores against the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-P1 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus E-P1

 GXR Mount A12 E-P1 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-P1 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 has got outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-P1 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The older E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P1
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
43
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Olympus PEN E-P1Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-29 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 370g (0.82 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $182 $349