Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

The following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The X70 was unveiled 18 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the X70 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 71 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The X70 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged X70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.