Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Ricoh G700SE
RZ10 | G700SE | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax RZ10
G700SE | RZ10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh G700SE
RZ10 | G700SE | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ10 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |