Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Announced June 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh GR
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh GR II
X-5 | GR II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Pentax X-5
GR II | X-5 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | August 2012 | Newer by 34 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GR II
X-5 | GR II | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Ricoh GR II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Ricoh GR II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-22 | 2015-06-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | GR Engine V |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-16.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1078 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 320 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $599 |