Pentax E90 vs Ricoh PX

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax E90 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E90 was unveiled 18 months prior to the PX which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E90 matches up against the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 offers outer 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 PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Pentax E90 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E90 and the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and PX.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh PX to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.