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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was manufactured 17 months prior to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X70 scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 X70 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Pentax X70

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC X70 
IntroducedAugust 2010March 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 X70 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 offers physical 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the X70 and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 71 and 85 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax X70 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging information
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Pentax X70Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X70 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-02 2010-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 367 gr (0.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 - 440 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $147