Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The X70 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X70 scores versus the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X70 versus the GR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and GR is 71 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and GR.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X70 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.