Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 15 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The fresher E-PM1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.