Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh CX1

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh CX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and CX1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-P2 was unveiled 15 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-P2 grades vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has physical 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) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P2 compared to the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and CX1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and CX1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P2 will give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent E-P2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.