Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF2 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The GF2 was revealed 11 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF2 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF2 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF2 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GF2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.