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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax P80 versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P80 grades against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh WG-20

 P80 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax P80

 WG-20 P80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh WG-20

 P80 WG-20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 compared to the WG-20.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WG-20.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P80
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax Optio P80Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio P80 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
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 grams (0.28 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $370