Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GR

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GX85 versus Ricoh GR, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was manufactured 3 years after the GR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX85 matches up against the GR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX85 versus Ricoh GR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX85 vs the GR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and GR is 83 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and GR.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GX85 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The newer GX85 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.