Panasonic GM5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic GM5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was introduced 4 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GM5 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 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") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GM5 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GM5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger GM5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.