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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Released May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was announced 13 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the H90 matches up vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh WG-80

 H90 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax H90

 WG-80 H90 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2010More recent by 149 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-80

 H90 WG-80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.70"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 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).

Check out the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the H90 compared to the WG-80.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and WG-80.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax H90
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio H90Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio H90 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 153g (0.34 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $300