Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- New Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Released November 2009
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL2 was launched 16 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL2 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| E-PL2 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | November 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Olympus E-PL2
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| E-PL2 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The fresher E-PL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-02-11 | 2009-11-10 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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 | - | 50mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 180s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 362 gr (0.80 pounds) | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 images | 320 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $566 |
