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Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(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
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
  • Announced November 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GM1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedDecember 2013November 2009Newer by 50 months
Display resolution1036k920kSharper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GM1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
65
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition (204g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography info
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
74
lighter than competition (204g)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
49
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging information
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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