Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX5

Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax S1 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was brought out 4 months before the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1 grades against the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio S1 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax S1 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Pentax S1 and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 against the CX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and CX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.