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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W90 was launched 13 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W90 scores vs the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Ricoh WG-80

 W90 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax W90

 WG-80 W90 
IntroducedMay 2022February 2010More modern by 148 months

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-80

 W90 WG-80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.70"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax W90 has outside measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W90 versus the WG-80.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and WG-80.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W90
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
24
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
64
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W90
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W90 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio W90Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio W90 Ricoh WG-80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-24 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
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) 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $120 $300