Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FH22 was introduced 2 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH22 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 94 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH22 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.