Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was manufactured 15 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-P2 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P2 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.