Olympus E-P3 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-P3 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was brought out 13 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P3 grades vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P3 and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P3 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern E-P3 should have an edge in sensor technology.