Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P1 | Ricoh 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 |
