Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was announced 6 years before the GR II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X90 scores vs the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X90 compared to the GR II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and GR II is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and GR II.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.