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Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF8 versus 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. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was released 5 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GF8 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GF8 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016September 2010More modern by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Panasonic GF8

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GF8 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GF8 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF8 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF8 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent GF8 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
58
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (140g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography factors
66
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competitors (140g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
28
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic GF8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-15 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/3200s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266g (0.59 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $549 $566