Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS25 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS25 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 95 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FS25 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.