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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax P80 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the P80 scores versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 P80 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Pentax P80

 WG-30W P80 
ReleasedOctober 2014August 2009More modern by 63 months

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh WG-30W

 P80 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 vs the WG-30W.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Pentax Optio P80Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $280