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Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX1 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was released 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX1 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GX1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2009Newer by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Panasonic GX1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro GX1 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GX1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 features external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX1 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX1 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 87 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer GX1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography factors
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
47
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
65
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
49
built-in flash
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-14 2009-11-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318g (0.70 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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