Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FP2 was manufactured 19 months before the GXR Mount A12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP2 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP2 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP2 will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor tech.