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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very comparable but the X70 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X70 was unveiled 3 years prior to the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X70 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 X70 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax X70

 GXR Mount A12 X70 
IntroducedAugust 2011March 2009More modern by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 X70 GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X70 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and GXR Mount A12 is 71 and 84 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The X70 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged X70 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
26
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Pentax X70Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X70 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-02 2011-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 9.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 370 grams (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $349