Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic GM1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was revealed 2 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GM1 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 has outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GM1 and the GXR Mount A12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher GM1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.