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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The X-5 was brought out 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X-5 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 X-5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedAugust 2012March 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Pentax X-5

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC X-5 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 X-5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 65 and 85 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax X-5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X-5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
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long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (355g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
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relatively wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Pentax X-5Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X-5 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-22 2010-03-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 355g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $349