Olympus E-P1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-P1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-P1 was brought out 7 months earlier than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-P1 matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 provides physical dimensions 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P1 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P1 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.