Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH20 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was launched 2 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH20 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH20 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH20 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.