Olympus E-PL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 11 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL2 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.