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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The RZ10 was unveiled 11 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the RZ10 grades vs the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Ricoh WG-80

 RZ10 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax RZ10

 WG-80 RZ10 
LaunchedMay 2022July 2011Fresher by 131 months

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-80

 RZ10 WG-80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.70"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the RZ10 and the WG-80.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and WG-80.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older RZ10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
66
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio RZ10Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.70 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 178g (0.39 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 178 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $300