Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was introduced 9 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 54 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.