Olympus E-PM2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was announced 2 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 89 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.