Panasonic G2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was introduced 12 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G2 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G2 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GXR Mount A12 is 72 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G2 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The older G2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.