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Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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
  • Announced August 2010
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Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Here is a extended review of the Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-70 was brought out 5 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-70 scores vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 K-70 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedJune 2016August 2010Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Pentax K-70

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 K-70 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-70 provides external dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

See the Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-70 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 62 and 85 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-70 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-70 will produce extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (688g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography advice
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (440 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
63
great battery power (440 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery life (410 shots)
52
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
71
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (688g)
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Pentax K-70Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax K-70 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-06-08 2010-08-06
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 688 grams (1.52 lb) 367 grams (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $649 $147