Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was launched 21 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-P2 scores versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 offers outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.