Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was revealed 3 years before the GR II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X-5 matches up vs the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 provides external 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) and the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 and the GR II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and GR II is 65 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and GR II.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The X-5 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.