Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 18 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor tech.