Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was revealed 14 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP8 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FP8 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.