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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 3 months earlier than the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X90 scores vs the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh G700SE

 X90 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax X90

 G700SE X90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh G700SE

 X90 G700SE 
LaunchedJuly 2010October 2010Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X90 versus the G700SE.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and G700SE is 69 and 88 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax X90Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X90 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-10-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID D-L106 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $0