Olympus E-PL5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL5 was introduced 2 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL5 scores vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL5 against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 88 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL5 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger E-PL5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.