Panasonic GH1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH1 was manufactured 8 months prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the GH1 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH1 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 81 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH1 will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.