Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The X70 was unveiled 8 months before the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X70 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X70 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 71 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The X70 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.