Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look more closely at the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively similar but the WS80 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The WS80 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WS80 matches up against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WS80 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WS80 and the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The WS80 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged WS80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.