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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 11 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Ricoh WG-80

 WG-1 GPS WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WG-80 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedMay 2022August 2011More recent by 130 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-80

 WG-1 GPS WG-80 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WG-80.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and WG-80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
71
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSRicoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Ricoh WG-80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $300