Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was launched 2 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in 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") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and GXR Mount A12 is 66 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax XG-1 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer XG-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.