Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was unveiled 5 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G7 scores vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 71 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G7 will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.