Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was revealed 3 years before the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G1 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 offers external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G1 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and GXR Mount A12 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The G1 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.