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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 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
  • Announced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 12 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1 matches up versus the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Ricoh WG-80

 S1 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax S1

 WG-80 S1 
AnnouncedMay 2022March 2011More recent by 136 months

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Ricoh WG-80

 S1 WG-80 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the WG-80.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and WG-80.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax S1
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio S1Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-03-02 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.70"
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
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $174 $300