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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(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
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 12 months earlier than the CX4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P80 grades against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh CX4

 P80 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax P80

 CX4 P80 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh CX4

 P80 CX4 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax P80 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P80 vs the CX4.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and CX4.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax P80 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P80
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
61
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Ricoh CX4
 Pentax Optio P80Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio P80 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-05 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 59 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/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $211