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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(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
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 3D1 GXR Mount A12 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic 3D1

 GXR Mount A12 3D1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 3D1 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedNovember 2011August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
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comes with touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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