Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Launched November 2009
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| Q | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2011 |  | November 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Pentax Q
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| Q | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
| Pentax Q | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model type | Pentax Q | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-06-23 | 2009-11-10 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 50mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 8 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 180 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 453g (1.00 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 189 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 320 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $695 | $566 |
