Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GR II

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax Q10 versus Ricoh GR II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Q10 was launched 3 years earlier than the GR II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Q10 matches up versus the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q10 versus Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Q10 against the GR II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and GR II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Q10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.