Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX4

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was revealed 14 months earlier than the CX4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the W80 scores against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W80 against the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W80 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and CX4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax W80 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W80 will be behind in sensor tech.