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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was brought out 10 months after the G700SE and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RZ10 matches up vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Ricoh G700SE

 RZ10 G700SE 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2010Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax RZ10

 G700SE RZ10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh G700SE

 RZ10 G700SE 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 provides external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RZ10 against the G700SE.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and G700SE.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent RZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
focusing manually
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (178 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax Optio RZ10Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max 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 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 178 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $0