Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The MX-1 was brought out 22 months later than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the MX-1 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MX-1 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and GR Digital IV is 84 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax MX-1 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer MX-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.