Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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![Pentax Optio W80 front Pentax Optio W80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-W80/Pentax-W80-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-4 GPS front Ricoh WG-4 GPS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-4-GPS/Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-front.jpg)
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The W80 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the W80 grades vs the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W80 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
W80 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax W80
WG-4 GPS | W80 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
W80 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W80 against the WG-4 GPS.
![Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W80-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W80 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W80-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and WG-4 GPS.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older W80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-W80-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W80-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio W80 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-06-25 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 235 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI78 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $210 |