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Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Pentax E70 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E70 was launched 3 years earlier than the PX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E70 grades vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Ricoh PX

 E70 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax E70

 PX E70 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Ricoh PX

 E70 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax E70 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E70 vs the PX.

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and PX.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E70
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E70
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Pentax E70 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax Optio E70Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $329