Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR II

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The X70 was brought out 7 years earlier than the GR II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X70 scores vs the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X70 and the GR II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and GR II is 71 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and GR II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X70 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.