Panasonic GX850 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX850 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was launched 7 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX850 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX850 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX850 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 90 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent GX850 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.