Pentax Q vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

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.