Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS12 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FS12 was released 6 months prior to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS12 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 95 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FS12 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher.