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Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(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
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GF3 GXR Mount A12 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic GF3

 GXR Mount A12 GF3 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GF3 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
58
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
32
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
26
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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