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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q7 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The Q7 was announced 3 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Q7 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 Q7 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedAugust 2013March 2010More modern by 42 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Q7 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 Q7 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax Q7 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Q7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
48
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
 focusing manually
 saves RAW files
 no liveview
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (200 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 bad battery (250 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than competitors (200 grams)
 flash built-in
 bad battery (250 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 MP count low (10MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 bad battery (250 CIPA)
47
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (200 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Pentax Q7Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Q7 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-08 2010-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 4.50 m
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 355 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 photographs
Battery format 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 recording    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $480 $349