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Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was announced 13 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL3 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 E-PL3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Olympus E-PL3

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 E-PL3 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 E-PL3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PL3 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher E-PL3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography features
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (320 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography highlights
44
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (140g)
flash built-in
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
61
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
no Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
28
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Olympus PEN E-PL3Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL3 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-20 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic VI 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $566