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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
Ricoh GR III
(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  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh GR III

 X70 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Pentax X70

 GR III X70 
ReleasedSeptember 2018March 2009Fresher by 116 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR III

 X70 GR III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography information
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Ricoh GR III
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR III Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (257g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR III Vlogging details
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (257 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GR III
 Pentax X70Ricoh GR III
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