Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP3 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was launched 19 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP3 scores against the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FP3 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.