Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2011

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WS80 was unveiled 24 months before the PX making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WS80 matches up vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WS80 & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh PX
WS80 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax WS80
PX | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh PX
WS80 | PX | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 offers exterior 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 PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WS80 versus the PX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and PX.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WS80 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Pentax Optio WS80 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio WS80 | Ricoh PX |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-05 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $220 | $329 |