Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 16 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The younger E-PM2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.