Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W80 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W80 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Ricoh WG-6
W80 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax W80
WG-6 | W80 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 105 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-6
W80 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |