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Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic G6
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was unveiled 3 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 G7 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedMay 2015August 2011More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic G7

 GXR Mount A12 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 G7 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and GXR Mount A12 is 71 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G7 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
71
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
60
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
52
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
72
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
26
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2011-08-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 9.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 370g (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $349