Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

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.