Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was revealed 3 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF5 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 features physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF5 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF5 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.