Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly close but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was launched 9 months after the GXR Mount A12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF5 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 features physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GF5 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and GXR Mount A12 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GF5 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher GF5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.