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Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was unveiled 9 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z5 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Z5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedJuly 2020September 2010More recent by 120 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Nikon Z5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Z5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst 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") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (140g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.5 fps)
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
68
great battery life (470 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
48
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
28
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Nikon Z5Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z5 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-20 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $1,399 $566