Olympus E-PL7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was launched 2 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PL7 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent E-PL7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.