Pentax P80 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look closer at the Pentax P80 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty well matched but the P80 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The P80 was revealed very close to the GR Digital III and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P80 matches up versus the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax P80 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Pentax P80 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P80 versus the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P80 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax P80 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.