Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic S1R and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The S1R was revealed 7 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1R matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1R versus the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and GXR Mount A12 is 54 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.