Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.