Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The GF5 was unveiled 19 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GF5 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 has outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF5 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GF5 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The newer GF5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.