Olympus E-P5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-P5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was launched 21 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P5 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 features physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 85 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P5 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more modern E-P5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.