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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 11 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Ricoh WG-80

 WG-2 GPS WG-80 
Display dimension3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WG-80 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedMay 2022February 2012More modern by 125 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh WG-80

 WG-2 GPS WG-80 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the WG-80.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
38
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
70
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSRicoh WG-80
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Ricoh WG-80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 260 images 300 images
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $300