Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a complete overview of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 8 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 7 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Leica D-Lux 7 will show extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.