Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was brought out 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 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 going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GH3 scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GH3 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 66 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GH3 will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GH3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.