Pentax P80 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax P80 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty similar but the P80 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The P80 was brought out 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P80 matches up against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 has 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 GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P80 against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax P80 will offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.