Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The XG-1 was manufactured 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XG-1 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 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") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax XG-1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger XG-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.