Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very close but the X90 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The X90 was revealed 4 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X90 matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X90 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 69 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X90 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax X90 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.