Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-50

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WS80 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was announced 8 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WS80 grades against the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WS80 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WS80 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WS80 vs the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and WG-50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.