Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
- Later Model is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2011
Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF3 was released very close to the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GF3 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
GF3 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic GF3
GXR Mount A12 | GF3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
GF3 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | August 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GF3 and the GXR Mount A12.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and GXR Mount A12 is 90 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and GXR Mount A12.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GF3 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2011-08-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 160 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/9000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 9.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 264 gr (0.58 lb) | 370 gr (0.82 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $360 | $349 |