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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was introduced 8 months before the G700SE which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the H90 grades versus the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh G700SE

 H90 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax H90

 G700SE H90 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh G700SE

 H90 G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the H90 versus the G700SE.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax H90
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (307g)
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax Optio H90Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-25 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 D-LI68 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $0