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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR II
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was launched 16 months after the GR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XG-1 scores vs the GR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh GR

 XG-1 GR 
LaunchedJuly 2014April 2013More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Pentax XG-1

 GR XG-1 
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GR

 XG-1 GR 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the GR.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and GR is 66 and 90 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and GR.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The XG-1 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent XG-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (567 grams)
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
45
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others (567g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (245g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Vlogging factors
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (567g)
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GR
 Pentax XG-1Ricoh GR
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax XG-1 Ricoh GR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-15 2013-04-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 567 grams (1.25 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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