Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was announced 11 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RZ18 grades against the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the RZ18 and the WG-80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and WG-80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged RZ18 will be behind in sensor technology.