Panasonic GX7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GX7 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was revealed 3 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX7 scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 features outside measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX7 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX7 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 81 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX7 will produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern GX7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.