Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh GR III

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX9 and Ricoh GR III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is pretty comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and GR III (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was launched 7 months prior to the GR III and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX9 matches up vs the GR III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 provides external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX9 against the GR III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and GR III is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and GR III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX9 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GR III will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX9 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.