Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was unveiled 24 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X-5 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X-5 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax X-5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger X-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.