Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Announced December 2013
- Successor is Panasonic GM5
(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
- Announced November 2009
Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GM1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe GM1 was released 4 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GM1 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
GM1 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Announced | December 2013 | November 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper display (+116k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Panasonic GM1
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | GM1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
GM1 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GM1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GM1 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GM1 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent GM1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-12-19 | 2009-11-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 50mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 180 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/50 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 204g (0.45 lb) | 453g (1.00 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 660 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 320 pictures |
Type of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $750 | $566 |