Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was brought out 2 months later than the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 scores against the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys 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) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH7 and the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and GXR Mount A12 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.