Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was brought out 7 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G9 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 62 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger G9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.