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Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax KF
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K-70 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and G700SE (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-70 was launched 5 years after the G700SE which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-70 matches up vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Ricoh G700SE

 K-70 G700SE 
AnnouncedJune 2016October 2010More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax K-70

 G700SE K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Ricoh G700SE

 K-70 G700SE 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-70 versus Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-70 vs the G700SE.

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and G700SE is 62 and 88 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-70 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-70 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger K-70 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
64
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
40
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
23
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (307g)
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Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax K-70Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax K-70 Ricoh G700SE
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2016-06-08 2010-10-13
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688 gr (1.52 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $649 $0