Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1
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![Pentax Optio P80 front Pentax Optio P80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P80/Pentax-P80-front.jpg)
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The P80 was released 6 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P80 matches up against the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh CX1
P80 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax P80
CX1 | P80 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh CX1
P80 | CX1 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax P80 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P80 against the CX1.
![Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Ricoh-CX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
![Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Ricoh-CX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and CX1.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax P80 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
![Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Ricoh-CX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Ricoh-CX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh CX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-05 | 2009-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI68 | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $299 |