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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q7 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
53 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was launched 2 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Q7 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

		

		

			
 Q7 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2010More modern by 36 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Q7 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

		

		

			
 Q7 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Q7 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Q7 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer Q7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
48
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
58
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (200 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
70
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition (140g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
32
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 focal length is fixed (28mm)
 doesn't have liveview
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 low battery (320 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
60
 lighter than average in class (200 grams)
 built-in flash
 not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
59
 lighter than competition (140 grams)
 flash built-in
 low battery (320 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
55
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 not so great battery pack (250 shots)
48
 you can focus manually
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 low battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (200 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no external mic jack
28
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (140g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Pentax Q7Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Q7 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-08-08 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - GR Engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5
Amount of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) -
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 140 gr (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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 DB-90
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $480 $566