Olympus E-PL6 vs Ricoh GR II

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the GR II so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL6 scores vs the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 vs Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL6 vs the GR II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and GR II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and GR II.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL6 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The older E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.