Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH1 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 resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the FH1 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH1 matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 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 FH1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH1 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FH1 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.