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Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Pentax KP front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax KP and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the KP (APS-C) and G700SE (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The KP was announced 6 years after the G700SE which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the KP scores against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Ricoh G700SE

 KP G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2017October 2010More modern by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax KP

 G700SE KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Ricoh G700SE

 KP G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax KP has external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the KP versus the G700SE.

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and G700SE is 61 and 88 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the KP and G700SE.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The KP having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax KP will offer you greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent KP should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax KP Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
51
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet mode (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax KP
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
62
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery power (390 shots)
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (307g)
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Pentax KP vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax KPRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax KP Ricoh G700SE
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-26 2010-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 819200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 27 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/24000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 703 gr (1.55 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $747 $0