Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was revealed 4 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G7 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 has physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G7 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G7 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern G7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.