Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2017

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P80 was unveiled 8 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P80 matches up against the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 & Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh WG-50
P80 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Pentax P80
WG-50 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 94 months |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh WG-50
P80 | WG-50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 has got exterior dimensions 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-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P80 compared to the WG-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and WG-50.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2017-05-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | On, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 300 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $280 |