Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 2 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PM1 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys physical dimensions 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 A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.