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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(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
  • Introduced June 2009
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was unveiled 14 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the W80 scores versus the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Ricoh WG-80

 W80 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax W80

 WG-80 W80 
LaunchedMay 2022June 2009Newer by 157 months
Screen dimension2.70"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-80

 W80 WG-80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax W80 features outer 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-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax W80 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the W80 versus the WG-80.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and WG-80.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
24
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W80
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
64
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W80
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio W80Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio W80 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-06-25 2022-05-19
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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI78 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $300