Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
- Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Pentax P80 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P80 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P80 matches up against the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
P80 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax P80
WG-4 GPS | P80 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
P80 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 features outer dimensions 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 WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax P80 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P80 against the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and WG-4 GPS.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $210 |