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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 10 years before the G900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X70 scores vs the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh G900

 X70 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Pentax X70

 G900 X70 
IntroducedFebruary 2018March 2009More recent by 109 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh G900

 X70 G900 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got outside 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 G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X70 and the G900.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and G900 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and G900.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh G900
 Pentax X70Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X70 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-03-02 2018-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
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