Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX5

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony TX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 6 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up vs the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX5 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX5.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier.