Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GF3 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was launched 13 months after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GF3 scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF3 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF3 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern GF3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.