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Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
47 Overall
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Pentax Q front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84 Imaging
53 Features
39 Overall
47

Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax Q versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Q (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly close but the Q (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Q was manufactured very close to the GXR Mount A12 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Q matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

		

		

			
 Q GXR Mount A12 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax Q

		

		

			
 GXR Mount A12 Q 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

		

		

			
 Q GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedJune 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax Q provides outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Check out the Pentax Q versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Q vs the GXR Mount A12.
Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and GXR Mount A12.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Q contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder.
	
			Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
45
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
55
 manual focus
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 no liveview feature
 low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than average in class (180g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
65
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Pentax Q Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
39
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 focal length is fixed (()mm)
 no liveview feature
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
57
 lighter than average in class (180g)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery (230 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
 flash built-in
 good max aperture (f)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
51
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
52
 manual focus
 good max aperture (f)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (()mm)
 no liveview feature
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (180 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone port
26
 good max aperture (f)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Pentax QRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Q Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-23 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/9000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 370 grams (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 189 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $695 $349