Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF1
- Replacement is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Released August 2011

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF2 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

The GF2 was brought out 5 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF2 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
GF2 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic GF2
GXR Mount A12 | GF2 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
GF2 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 has outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF2 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF2 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GXR Mount A12 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and GXR Mount A12.
To sum up, both cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF2 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-24 | 2011-08-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/9000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 pounds) | 370 grams (0.82 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $330 | $349 |