Panasonic G85 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G85 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was launched 6 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G85 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G85 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G85 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G85 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern G85 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.