Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was manufactured 2 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP3 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 95 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP3 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.