Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GM1 was launched 23 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GM1 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GM1 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GM1 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The younger GM1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.