Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X-5 matches up against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 vs the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and CX3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and CX3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X-5 should have an edge in sensor technology.