Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty close but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was brought out 15 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP5 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 95 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FP5 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.