Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax Q and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Q (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very comparable but the Q (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was unveiled 20 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Q scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Q compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Q features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent Q should have an advantage in sensor tech.