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

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.