Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
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- 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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax Q10
| GXR Mount A12 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
| Q10 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Pentax Q10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
| Pentax Q10 | Ricoh 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 |