Panasonic GX7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GX7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was manufactured 2 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX7 grades against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX7 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and GXR Mount A12 is 81 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX7 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GX7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.