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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed about the same time to the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the X70 scores against the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh CX1

 X70 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax X70

 CX1 X70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh CX1

 X70 CX1 
RevealedMarch 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X70 against the CX1.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and CX1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and CX1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax X70 to render extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax X70Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X70 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-02 2009-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model D-LI92 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $299