Pentax X70 vs Ricoh CX2

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 5 months earlier than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X70 scores against the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X70 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X70 versus the CX2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and CX2 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and CX2.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax X70 to result in more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.