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

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Pentax KP front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the KP (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The KP was introduced 6 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the KP grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 KP GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2017March 2010More modern by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Pentax KP

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 KP GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 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") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the KP versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the KP and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 61 and 85 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The KP using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax KP will produce extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent KP is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax KP
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax KP
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (819,200)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (355g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (390 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KP Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
62
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery power (390 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others in class (355 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax KP
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (390 shots)
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (355 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Pentax KP vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Pentax KPRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax KP Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-26 2010-03-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 819200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 27 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/24000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 703 grams (1.55 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $747 $349