Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1H and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was introduced 9 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1H scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H has exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.