Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was brought out 8 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH20 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH20 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.