Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was launched 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PM1 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 89 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PM1 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The newer E-PM1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.