Panasonic GX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic GX1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was revealed 18 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX1 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys physical 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX1 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher GX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.