Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ZR3 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZR3 was introduced 3 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZR3 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZR3 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 94 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZR3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.