Olympus E-P2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-P2 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was released 2 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-P2 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 offers exterior 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-P2 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.