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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 13 months after the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X-5 scores versus the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh PX

 X-5 PX 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax X-5

 PX X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh PX

 X-5 PX 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got outside dimensions 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 PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X-5 vs the PX.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and PX is 65 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and PX.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer X-5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
Ricoh PX Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
decently wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
26
decently wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (595g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax X-5Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X-5 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $329