Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was revealed 22 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-P3 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 86 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-P3 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The newer E-P3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.