Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2022
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The W60 was launched 14 years prior to the WG-80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W60 grades against the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Ricoh WG-80
W60 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax W60
WG-80 | W60 | |||
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 156 months |
Display dimension | 2.70" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-80
W60 | WG-80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the W60 vs the WG-80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and WG-80.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older W60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2022-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.70 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI78 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $300 |