Pentax K-5 vs Ricoh CX4

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-5 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and CX4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 was announced 5 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-5 grades versus the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 versus Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 and the CX4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and CX4 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and CX4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-5 will offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.