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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
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Pentax MX-1 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The MX-1 was announced 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the MX-1 grades vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 MX-1 G700SE 
AnnouncedJuly 2013October 2010Fresher by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax MX-1

 G700SE MX-1 

Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh G700SE

 MX-1 G700SE 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax MX-1 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the MX-1 compared to the G700SE.

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and G700SE is 84 and 88 respectively.

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The MX-1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher MX-1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (391g)
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (290 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
61
better than average battery power (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (391g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (290 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (391 grams)
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax MX-1Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax MX-1 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-01 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 391g (0.86 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 208 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-Li-106 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $0