Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GR III

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Pentax K-70 vs Ricoh GR III

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR III Review.
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Differences

Pentax K-70 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
6.1 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Pentax K-70

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Huge bang for the buck; Great image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Good burst frame rate with deep buffer; Pentaprism viewfinder; Twin control dials; Articulated LCD; Comprehensive weather-sealing and freeze-proofing; Unbelievable wealth of rare to unique (yet very useful) features
Wi-Fi wireless communication is slow, clumsy and unintuitive; Video autofocus is prone to hunting or racking focus; Slow buffer clearing; Rather heavy for an entry-level DSLR; Autofocus and metering systems are a bit dated; Below average battery life
Read our Pentax K-70 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Ricoh GR III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Ricoh GR III Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5300

Pentax K-70

Nikon D5300

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon D5300

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D5300

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon T6s

Ricoh GR III

Canon T6s

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T6s

Compared to Canon 80D

Pentax K-70

Canon 80D

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$935
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon 80D

Ricoh GR III

Canon 80D

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 80D

Compared to Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon 77D

Ricoh GR III

Canon 77D

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 77D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon D7500

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D7500

$984
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

$797
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D7500

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