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Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and G700SE (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-01 was revealed 20 months after the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-01 scores against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Ricoh G700SE

 K-01 G700SE 
ReleasedMay 2012October 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax K-01

 G700SE K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Ricoh G700SE

 K-01 G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 features outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-01 against the G700SE.

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and G700SE is 76 and 88 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-01 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-01 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer K-01 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
29
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-01
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
65
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (561g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax K-01Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax K-01 Ricoh G700SE
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-30 2010-10-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561g (1.24 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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