Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was unveiled 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F5 matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 96 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic F5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer F5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.