Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P80 was introduced 9 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P80 grades vs the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Ricoh WG-6
P80 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax P80
WG-6 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | August 2009 | More recent by 104 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Ricoh WG-6
P80 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 comes with outside 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-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P80 versus the WG-6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and WG-6.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax P80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-08-05 | 2018-02-21 |
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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 246 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $271 |