Olympus E-PL3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL3 was revealed 19 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL3 grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PL3 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 88 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL3 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern E-PL3 should have an edge in sensor tech.