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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q7 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84 Imaging
53 Features
39 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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
  • Released August 2011
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was launched 2 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Q7 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

					

					

						
 Q7 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2011More modern by 25 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax Q7

					

					

						
 GXR Mount A12 Q7 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

					

					

						
 Q7 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 features exterior measurements 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 proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Q7 against the GXR Mount A12.
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and GXR Mount A12.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Q7 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The younger Q7 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

						Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
 focusing manually
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 no liveview feature
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography features
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition (200 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
65
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking focus
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
39
 max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 focal length is fixed (()mm)
 no liveview feature
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than competition (200 grams)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
60
 built-in flash
 great maximum aperture (f)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
52
 focusing manually
 great maximum aperture (f)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (()mm)
 no liveview feature
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (200g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
26
 great maximum aperture (f)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Pentax Q7Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Q7 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-08-08 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 9.60 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
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 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 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 DB-90
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $480 $349