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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very similar but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was released 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XG-1 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 XG-1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2012More recent by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 XG-1 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 XG-1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 features external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The XG-1 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The younger XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
74
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than others (567g)
55
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
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 excellent zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (240 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
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 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1248mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than others (567 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competition (550g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
45
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery life (240 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
63
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no external microphone support
 more heavy than others (567g)
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 really wide (24mm)
 provides face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (550g)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Pentax XG-1Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax XG-1 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-07-15 2012-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $871