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Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was launched within a month of the GXR Mount A12 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P3 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-P3 GXR Mount A12 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus E-P3

 GXR Mount A12 E-P3 
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-P3 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P3 and the GXR Mount A12.

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging.

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
60
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Olympus PEN E-P3Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-17 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 369 grams (0.81 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $349