Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GF5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was manufactured 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF5 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF5 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 89 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GF5 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The newer GF5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.