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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh CX3

 X-5 CX3 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Pentax X-5

 CX3 X-5 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX3

 X-5 CX3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (595 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (595 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (595 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX3
 Pentax X-5Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X-5 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-22 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $329