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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 14 months later than the CX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-5 scores against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh CX5

 X-5 CX5 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Pentax X-5

 CX5 X-5 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX5

 X-5 CX5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 against the CX5.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and CX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger X-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X-5
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
26
fairly wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX5
 Pentax X-5Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X-5 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-22 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $399