Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The GF3 was manufactured 11 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GF3 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GF3 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The GF3 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The newer GF3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.