Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2011
Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe E-PM2 was introduced 22 months later than the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
E-PM2 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Revealed | May 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus E-PM2
GXR Mount A12 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
E-PM2 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has 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 Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the GXR Mount A12.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and GXR Mount A12 is 89 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and GXR Mount A12.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2011-08-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/9000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 9.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 370 gr (0.82 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $448 | $349 |