Olympus E-P7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-P7 was unveiled 9 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P7 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P7 has external dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P7 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-P7 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-P7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.