Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was revealed 7 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH27 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 and the GXR Mount A12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and GXR Mount A12 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH27 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.