Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax KP versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the KP (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The KP was released 5 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the KP grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax KP & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax KP offers outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax KP versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the KP against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax KP to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern KP will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.