Olympus PEN-F vs Ricoh GR

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus PEN-F and Ricoh GR, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was brought out 2 years after the GR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PEN-F grades versus the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the PEN-F versus the GR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and GR is 84 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and GR.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus PEN-F will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.