Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

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.

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

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.