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Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1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
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GF2 GXR Mount A12 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic GF2

 GXR Mount A12 GF2 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GF2 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2011Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
37
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
26
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic GF2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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