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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.