Olympus E-PL8 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was launched 6 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL8 grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.