Panasonic G6 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G6 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was introduced 21 months later than the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G6 scores against the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G6 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and GXR Mount A12 is 74 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G6 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G6 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.