Olympus E-PL7 vs Ricoh GR

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 and Ricoh GR, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was brought out 17 months later than the GR making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL7 grades vs the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 features outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL7 and Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 and the GR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and GR is 86 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and GR.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The younger E-PL7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.