Olympus E-PM1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PM1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PM1 was revealed 21 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM1 scores vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 89 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM1 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.