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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-P3 and Ricoh GR II [S]ave

Attribute
Ricoh GR II ×
Olympus PEN E-P3 ×
General
ModelRicoh GR IIOlympus PEN E-P3
BrandRicohOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberGR IIE-P3
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117122
Width (mm)3534
Height (mm)6369
Weight (g)248490
Waterproof--
PredecessorRicoh GR-
SuccessorRicoh GR II-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)16.212.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.814.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8051
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.620.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.710.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,078536
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1152 x 864(1.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1280 x 864(1.1 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1936 x 1936(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1936(5.0 mp other)
  • 2608 x 2608(6.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3246 x 3264(10.6 mp other)
  • 3488 x 2608(9.1 mp other)
  • 3936 x 2608(10.3 mp other)
  • 4352 x 3264(14.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 864 x 864(0.7 mp 1:1)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1440(2.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
Continuous-mode (fps)43.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensGR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elementsOlympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)13
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)3025
Filter thread (mm)4337
Thread type(Hood & Adapter GH-2 required)-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinityContrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional hotshoe mounted optical viewfindersOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,800614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1614
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cool white fl
  • ct
  • cte
  • daylight fl
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-p auto
  • natural white fl
  • outdoors
  • shade
  • warm white fl
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 3001/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEffects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-KeyPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye flash
  • flash on
  • flash on red-eye
  • manual
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync red-eye
  • 1/16
  • 1/2
  • 1/32
  • 1/4
  • 1/64)
  • 1/8
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (full
  • off. wireless flash control supported.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-7
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 20cm - 3.0mDepends on lens aperture (GN=10m @ ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/4001/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash)Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (dng)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
Included memory (MB)54-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ca-2 wired release (via usb)
  • or via wi-fi
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • micro hmdi (type-d)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.74
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.71
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.45-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)43.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-19
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.290.22
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.21
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.450.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.06
Shutter lag (notes)-Multi-area Full AF: 0.267s
Startup time (s)1.30.9
Play -> record time (s)0.50.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.44.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320330
Battery form factorProprietary DB-65Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeableProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpdates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modesSensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 610k-dot OLED Touchscreen, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Full HD movies



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