Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was introduced 5 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G7 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 has physical measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 71 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.