Panasonic GF3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF3 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was released 18 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF3 matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF3 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GF3 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF3 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GF3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.