Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was revealed 7 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the X-5 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the X-5 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 65 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The X-5 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more recent X-5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.