Panasonic GX7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was brought out 22 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX7 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 offers external measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX7 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The GX7 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more recent GX7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.