Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-80

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was revealed 13 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the I-10 scores against the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 has external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the I-10 and the WG-80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and WG-80.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.