Pentax K-50 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-50 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-50 was launched 3 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K-50 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-50 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-50 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 63 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-50 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer K-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.