Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively close but the FH3 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH3 was announced 3 years prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH3 scores versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.