Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX4

Here, we are matching up the Pentax E70 and Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E70 was brought out 19 months before the CX4 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E70 grades vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E70 and Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E70 compared to the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and CX4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older E70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.