Panasonic G85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was brought out 4 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G85 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has got external dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and 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") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G85 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The G85 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The younger G85 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.