Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GX1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GX1 was released within a month of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX1 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX1 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GX1 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult.