Panasonic G3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was unveiled at a similar time to the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G3 grades against the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 provides external measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 and the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and GXR Mount A12 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.