Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GF3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was brought out 22 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GF3 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF3 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 90 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF3 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern GF3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.