Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the Q10 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was announced 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Q10 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q10 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Q10 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The younger Q10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.