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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax Q10 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Q10 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Q10 was announced 24 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Q10 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Q10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Pentax Q10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Q10 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Q10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 provides exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q10 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q10 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Q10 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The fresher Q10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
58
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography info
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
60
lighter than average (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
lighter than competition in class (140g)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
48
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
28
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Pentax Q10Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Q10 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-10 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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