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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
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Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E85 was revealed 13 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E85 matches up versus the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Ricoh WG-80

 E85 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax E85

 WG-80 E85 
AnnouncedMay 2022September 2009More recent by 154 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Ricoh WG-80

 E85 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E85 vs the WG-80.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E85 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E85
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
17
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio E85Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio E85 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-09-17 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $300