Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-4

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WS80 grades vs the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WS80 compared to the WG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WS80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.