Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS8 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS8 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS8 was announced at a similar time to the GXR Mount A12 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS8 scores against the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS8 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS8 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS8 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.