Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was revealed within a month of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF1 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GF1 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GF1 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder.