Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL3 was unveiled 2 months later than the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL3 grades against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL3 against the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and GXR Mount A12 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL3 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging.