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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

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 A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The X70 was announced 3 years earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X70 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 X70 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Pentax X70

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 X70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012March 2009Newer by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 X70 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X70 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Pentax X70Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X70 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-03-02 2012-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $871