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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL2
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was released 2 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL1s matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 E-PL1s GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 E-PL1s 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 E-PL1s GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedNovember 2010September 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1s versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
58
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (290 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (320 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sRicoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-11-16 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $566