Pentax Q-S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax Q-S1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q-S1 was released 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Q-S1 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q-S1 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q-S1 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q-S1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Q-S1 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-S1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Q-S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.