Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX2

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was revealed very close to the CX2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WS80 grades against the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WS80 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WS80 and the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and CX2.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WS80 to give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.