Pentax KP vs Ricoh GR III

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Pentax KP vs Ricoh GR III

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax KP Review.
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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 KP advantages over Ricoh GR III

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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

390 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
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/24000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh GR III advantages over Pentax KP

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
257g vs 699g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 35 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
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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

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

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 Pentax K-3 II

Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 II

$999
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax KP vs Pentax K-3 II

Ricoh GR III

Pentax K-3 II

$932
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Nikon D3400

Pentax KP

Nikon D3400

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D3400

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D3400

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D5600

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D5600

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Pentax KP

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon T7i

Ricoh GR III

Canon T7i

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T7i

Compared to Nikon D3500

Pentax KP

Nikon D3500

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D3500

Ricoh GR III

Nikon D3500

$932
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon D3500

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