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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 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 S1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax S1 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 5 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1 matches up versus the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S1 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax S1

 G700SE S1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Ricoh G700SE

 S1 G700SE 
AnnouncedMarch 2011October 2010Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax S1 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the G700SE.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax S1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax S1
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax S1
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax Optio S1Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-03-02 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $174 $0