Olympus E-PL1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 2 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL1 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 has got outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL1 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.