Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was launched 14 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 3D1 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions 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 3D1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The 3D1 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The newer 3D1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.