Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | September 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |
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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 |