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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh GR

 X-5 GR 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Pentax X-5

 GR X-5 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GR

 X-5 GR 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

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

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Street photography advice
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (245g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (245g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
fairly wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GR
 Pentax X-5Ricoh GR
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X-5 Ricoh GR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-22 2013-04-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 595 grams (1.31 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 330 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $971