Pentax E70 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax E70 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E70 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E70 was revealed 6 months prior to the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E70 matches up against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E70 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 has got outside 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) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax E70 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E70 versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E70 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier.