Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS5 was revealed 3 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS5 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS5 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic TS5 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TS5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.