Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR

Lets look much closer at the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The X-5 was brought out 7 months earlier than the GR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X-5 grades vs the GR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the X-5 vs the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and GR is 65 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and GR.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The X-5 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.