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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FP1 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was released 19 months before the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 FP1 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic FP1

 GXR Mount A12 FP1 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 FP1 GXR Mount A12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FP1 and the GXR Mount A12.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The FP1 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (151g)
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (151g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-05
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 9.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 370 grams (0.82 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $153 $349