Panasonic GM5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GM5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The GM5 was revealed 3 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GM5 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Panasonic GM5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GM5 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GM5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent GM5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.