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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2009
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was manufactured 3 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Q7 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Q7 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedAugust 2013November 2009Newer by 46 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Pentax Q7

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Q7 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Q7 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Q7 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Q7 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The newer Q7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (200g)
built-in flash
low battery power (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
49
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 per charge)
46
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q7
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (200 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Pentax Q7Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Q7 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-08 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.00 m
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $480 $566