Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was revealed 3 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G7 scores versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The G7 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger G7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.