Olympus E-PL7 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was brought out 4 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL7 scores versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outside 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) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-PL7 provides an edge in sensor technology.