Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XG-1 was released 3 years after the G700SE which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 matches up against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh G700SE
| XG-1 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2014 |  | October 2010 | Newer by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax XG-1
| G700SE | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh G700SE
| XG-1 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 vs the G700SE.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and G700SE is 66 and 88 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and G700SE.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2014-07-15 | 2010-10-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 307g (0.68 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 240 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LB-060 | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $599 | $0 |