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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax E90 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was manufactured 18 months before the CX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E90 scores against the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh CX5

 E90 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Pentax E90

 CX5 E90 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh CX5

 E90 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 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).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 and Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E90 compared to the CX5.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and CX5.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older E90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E90
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E90
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Ricoh CX5
 Pentax Optio E90Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-25 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $100 $399