Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh GR II

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G100 versus Ricoh GR II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The G100 was manufactured 5 years later than the GR II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G100 grades versus the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G100 versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G100 compared to the GR II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and GR II is 81 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and GR II.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an edge in sensor technology.