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Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH2
  • Successor is Panasonic GH4
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was brought out 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH3 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GH3 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedSeptember 2012November 2009More recent by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Panasonic GH3

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro GH3 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GH3 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH3 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GH3 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 66 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH3 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer GH3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography features
63
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (540 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (540 per charge)
environment proof
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (550 grams)
49
flash built-in
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (540 CIPA)
no image stabilization
46
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
65
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2009-11-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD 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 surface area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED Monitor with static touch control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,744k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 812 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $566