Pentax E70 vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax E70 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced 3 years before the CX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E70 scores against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E70 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax E70 versus Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E70 versus the CX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.