Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
- 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh GR III
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe X70 was unveiled 10 years prior to the GR III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the X70 scores against the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh GR III
X70 | GR III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Pentax X70
GR III | X70 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | March 2009 | Fresher by 116 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR III
X70 | GR III | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X70 versus Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X70 versus the GR III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and GR III is 71 and 90 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and GR III.
All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR III will provide greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Pentax X70 | Ricoh GR III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax X70 | Ricoh GR III |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2018-09-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-16 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lb) | 257 grams (0.57 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $900 |