Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was revealed 6 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF2 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 offers outside measurements 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF2 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GF2 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.