Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2011

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

The 3D1 was introduced 4 months later than the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the 3D1 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
3D1 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic 3D1
GXR Mount A12 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
3D1 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 and the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and GXR Mount A12.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 3D1 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier.

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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-11-07 | 2011-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/9000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 9.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 370 gr (0.82 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $670 | $349 |