Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh PX

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

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.

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

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.