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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was announced very close to the CX2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W80 scores vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Ricoh CX2

 W80 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Pentax W80

 CX2 W80 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Ricoh CX2

 W80 CX2 
ReleasedJune 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the W80 versus the CX2.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W80 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W80 and CX2.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax W80 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W80
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
24
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W80
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Ricoh CX2
 Pentax Optio W80Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio W80 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-25 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model D-LI78 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $341