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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 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 WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W80 was revealed 9 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W80 matches up versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W80 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax W80

 WG-6 W80 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2009Fresher by 105 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-6

 W80 WG-6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 comes with exterior measurements 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-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the W80 vs the WG-6.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and WG-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older W80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W80
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax W80
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
24
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W80
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
64
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W80
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (246g)
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-6
 Pentax Optio W80Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio W80 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-06-25 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI78 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $271