Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was released 7 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 offers outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and GXR Mount A12 is 54 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.