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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Released August 2010
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Zeiss ZX1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 ZX1 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedSeptember 2018August 2010Newer by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k920kSharper screen (+1845k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Zeiss ZX1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ZX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has got external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the ZX1.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ZX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ZX1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor resolution is high (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is high (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
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better than average battery (440 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is high (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (800g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
sensor resolution is high (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (800 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Zeiss ZX1
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Zeiss
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Zeiss ZX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-06 2018-09-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 gr (0.81 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $147 -