Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was revealed 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-5 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 65 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax X-5 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher X-5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.