Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WS80 was manufactured 23 months before the CX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WS80 grades versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WS80 & Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh CX5
WS80 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Pentax WS80
CX5 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX5
WS80 | CX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 has external measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WS80 compared to the CX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and CX5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged WS80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Pentax Optio WS80 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio WS80 | Ricoh CX5 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 ID | D-LI68 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $220 | $399 |