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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 X70 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Pentax X70

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro X70 
IntroducedNovember 2009March 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 X70 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

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

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).

Check the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography information
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (320 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
bad battery (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Pentax X70Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X70 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-02 2009-11-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 50mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $566