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Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(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
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-PM2 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedMay 2013August 2011Fresher 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 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-PM2 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
66
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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