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Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was launched 22 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GF1 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GF1 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic GF1

 GXR Mount A12 GF1 
ReleasedAugust 2011October 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GF1 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF1 against the GXR Mount A12.

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF1 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography details
59
great battery (380 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography info
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
26
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Panasonic GF1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-10-14 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385 grams (0.85 lbs) 370 grams (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 513 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $349