Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was unveiled 12 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH7 matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent FH7 provides an advantage in sensor tech.