Pentax W80 vs Ricoh G900

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was announced 9 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W80 matches up against the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W80 versus the G900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W80 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W80 and G900.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older W80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.