Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was brought out 19 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH3 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH3 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and GXR Mount A12 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH3 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.