Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the X90 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was revealed 2 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X90 matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The X90 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.