Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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![Olympus PEN E-P2 front Olympus PEN E-P2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P2/Olympus-E-P2-front.jpg)
![Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GXR-P10-28-300mm-F3.5-5.6-VC/Ricoh-GXR-P10-28-300mm-F3.5-5.6-VC-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
- Introduced August 2010
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Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
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The E-P2 was manufactured 3 months prior to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P2 grades against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
E-P2 | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus E-P2
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | E-P2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
E-P2 | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Ricoh-GXR-P10-28-300mm-F3.5-5.6-VC-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Ricoh-GXR-P10-28-300mm-F3.5-5.6-VC-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P2 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
![Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Ricoh-GXR-P10-28-300mm-F3.5-5.6-VC-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P2-vs-Ricoh-GXR-P10-28-300mm-F3.5-5.6-VC-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2010-08-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 367 gr (0.81 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 440 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $799 | $147 |