Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Pentax P80 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P80 was manufactured 10 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P80 grades versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh CX3
P80 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Pentax P80
CX3 | P80 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh CX3
P80 | CX3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Pentax P80 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 compared to the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and CX3.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax P80 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | D-LI68 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $329 |