Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2009
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The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM2 was manufactured 3 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| E-PM2 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2013 |  | November 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Olympus E-PM2
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | E-PM2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| E-PM2 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 89 and 77 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2009-11-10 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 50mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 180 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 453 gr (1.00 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 320 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $448 | $566 |
