Pentax X90 vs Ricoh PX

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was revealed 13 months before the PX which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 against the PX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and PX is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and PX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh PX to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor innovation.