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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax WS80 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WS80 matches up versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WS80 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax WS80

 WG-M1 WS80 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2009Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh WG-M1

 WS80 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 has outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WS80 and the WG-M1.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
23
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WS80
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
64
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WS80
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax Optio WS80Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WS80 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $2,000