Panasonic GF7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GF7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was introduced 4 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GF7 matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 features outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GF7 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer GF7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.