Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
- 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
- Launched March 2010

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

The XG-1 was introduced 4 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 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 we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XG-1 matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
XG-1 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | March 2010 | More modern by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Pentax XG-1
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | XG-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
XG-1 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outside 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 66 and 85 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax XG-1 will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2010-03-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 180 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 lbs) | 355 grams (0.78 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 410 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-060 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $599 | $349 |