Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL3 was introduced 4 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PL3 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL3 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.