Olympus E-PL1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The E-PL1 was revealed 4 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL1 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL1 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier.