Panasonic GF7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GF7 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was unveiled 5 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF7 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GF7 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 90 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GF7 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.