Olympus E-PL6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL6 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has got 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL6 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 will have an advantage in sensor tech.