Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was released 6 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-P2 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features external 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 A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 86 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.