Pentax K-x vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax K-x and Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar but the K-x (APS-C) and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-x was announced 5 months later than the GR Digital III and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-x matches up vs the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-x and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x provides outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-x and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K-x versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and GR Digital III is 69 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-x having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-x will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.