Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty close but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was released 7 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP5 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications 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 FP5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP5 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP5 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind in sensor innovation.