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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh PX
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh PX

 WS80 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax WS80

 PX WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh PX

 WS80 PX 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
59
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
23
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
68
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WS80
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax Optio WS80Ricoh PX
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