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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38

Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Introduced March 2010
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL1s and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1s was launched 9 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL1s scores vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 E-PL1s GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedNovember 2010March 2010Newer by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Olympus E-PL1s

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC E-PL1s 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 E-PL1s GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL1s vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL1s will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL1s will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography features
60
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
36
 manual focus
 supports RAW files
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
74
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition (355g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 bad battery life (290 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
51
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (290 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition (355g)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
55
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 bad battery life (290 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
29
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focus
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-11-16 2010-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 10.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 334g (0.74 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $349