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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Announced May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was announced 12 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-1 grades versus the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 WG-1 WG-80 

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

 WG-80 WG-1 
AnnouncedMay 2022February 2011More modern by 137 months

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

 WG-1 WG-80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 vs the WG-80.

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

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

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and WG-80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio WG-1Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 Ricoh WG-80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-07 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $300