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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE 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 G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax E90 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was revealed 8 months earlier than the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E90 scores versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh G700SE

 E90 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax E90

 G700SE E90 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh G700SE

 E90 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the E90 vs the G700SE.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and G700SE.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh G700SE to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax Optio E90Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio E90 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-25 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $0