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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Launched August 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was launched 23 months later than the G700SE making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X-5 grades versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 X-5 G700SE 
AnnouncedAugust 2012October 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax X-5

 G700SE X-5 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh G700SE

 X-5 G700SE 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the X-5 against the G700SE.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and G700SE is 65 and 88 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and G700SE.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
manual focus
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
26
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax X-5Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X-5 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-22 2010-10-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $0