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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced March 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax X70 and Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 3 years before the PX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 grades versus the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh PX

 X70 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax X70

 PX X70 
LaunchedAugust 2011March 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh PX

 X70 PX 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 features 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) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 against the PX.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and PX is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and PX.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography info
Ricoh PX Street photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography details
Ricoh PX Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax X70Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X70 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-02 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $329