Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
FP1 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic FP1
GXR Mount A12 | FP1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
FP1 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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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 |