Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was introduced 8 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX9 scores vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 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") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX9 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 82 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX9 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher GX9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.