Panasonic GM1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GM1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GM1 was launched 3 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GM1 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GM1 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 93 and 85 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GM1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer GM1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.