Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was launched 6 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS80 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 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).

Check the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 and the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.