Ricoh GXR P10

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Fast focusing, excellent at macro, full of options
Decent image quality in good light (but soft low contrast detail and some shadow noise), Very useful zoom range, Excellent build quality and handling, Highly customizable and flexible user interface with a large number of external controls, Very nice 3.0

Cons:

Almost exactly the same as a CX3 at twice the price
Smearing of low contrast detail and shadow noise, even in good light and at base ISO, Fairly strong corner softness at some focal lengths, High chroma noise levels at high sensitivities, Battery life not great, No manual controls, exposure compensation or

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Last revision on December 20, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Fast focusing, excellent at macro, full of options
Decent image quality in good light (but soft low contrast detail and some shadow noise), Very useful zoom range, Excellent build quality and handling, Highly customizable and flexible user interface with a large number of external controls, Very nice 3.0

Reviewers Didn't Like

Almost exactly the same as a CX3 at twice the price
Smearing of low contrast detail and shadow noise, even in good light and at base ISO, Fairly strong corner softness at some focal lengths, High chroma noise levels at high sensitivities, Battery life not great, No manual controls, exposure compensation or

Expert reviews and ratings

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VC Specifications ManufacturerRicohLensMax Aperturef/3.5 - f/5.635mm equivalent28mm - 300mmOptical Zoom10.7xImage SensorCCD pixels10Mp (Megapixels)Pixels (W)3648Pixels (H)2736Sensor TypeBack-lit CMOS (B.S.I.)Sensor...

By ePHOTOzine on December 19, 2011

With the P10 28-300 mm module, the Ricoh GXR is basically a large expert compact with a record-breaking zoom (7x is usually the limit in that particular market). On the whole, it's pleasant to use, but it's a bit pricey for image quality...

By DigitalVersus on February 17, 2011

Ricoh's GXR removable lens/sensor system now has a third option in the form of the P10 28-300mm lens. This 10MP and 10.7x optical zoom combination requires the GXR base unit to function, and can be swapped out with the A12 or S10 units reviewed in...

By What Digital Camera on September 01, 2010

The P10 is a substantially built product and accommodates an innovative design and if the auto focus is sorted then Ricoh will have a winner on their hands....

By Digital Camera Buyer on August 17, 2010

Since we already tested the Ricoh GXR body with a couple of modules in this Quick review we are focusing on the P10 28-300mm's specification and image quality. To get all the in-depth information about the Ricoh GXR, specifically the handling,...

By Digital Photography Review on August 06, 2010

With the same lens and image sensor specifications as the cheaper Ricoh CX3 compact camera, you'd be forgiven for missing the point of the new and more expensive Ricoh GXR and P10 camera unit combination. Thankfully the very welcome addition of RAW...

By PhotographyBLOG on June 09, 2010

We continue to be impressed by the Ricoh add ons and particularly like the fact that the menus and operational principles remain the same as you simply add on more specific sophisticated purpose lenses. This, of course negates the need to having to...

By DigitalReviews on August 14, 2010

Équipé du P10 28-300 mm, le GXR devient un gros compact expert, doté d'un zoom record sur un segment où l'on dépasse rarement le 7x. L'ensemble est agréable à utiliser, mais est plutôt cher pour une...

By Les Numériques on December 28, 2010

Dieser Test enthält nur die Gesamtnote der Ricoh GXR...

By Foto-News on September 01, 2010

Die Ricoh GXR-P10 geht neue Wege und bereichert das aktuelle Feld der Systemkameras mit einem interessanten Ansatz. Höhenflüge in puncto Bildqualität sind dem gut verarbeiteten Gerät dabei allerdings nicht vergönnt: So...

By Betabuzz on July 23, 2010

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