Panasonic G2 vs Ricoh GR II

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G2 vs Ricoh GR II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was released 6 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G2 grades vs the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G2 versus the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GR II is 72 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and GR II.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.