Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was launched 11 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF1 matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 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") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF1 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GF1 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.