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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax Q10 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Q10 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Q10 was brought out 14 months after the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q10 grades against the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Q10 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax Q10

 GXR Mount A12 Q10 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Q10 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 features physical 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) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q10 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Q10 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern Q10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (200g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
52
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
26
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Pentax Q10Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Q10 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-10 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 370 grams (0.82 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $349