Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P1 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is very well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was introduced 12 months prior to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-P1 grades vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 offers external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-P1 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.