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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WS80 was revealed 9 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WS80 matches up against the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh G900

 WS80 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Pentax WS80

 G900 WS80 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2009More recent by 104 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh G900

 WS80 G900 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WS80 against the G900.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and G900.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
31
you can focus manually
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WS80
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Ricoh G900
 Pentax Optio WS80Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Ricoh G900
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-05 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $220 $752