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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 10 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-10 grades against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-80

 WG-10 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-80 WG-10 
LaunchedMay 2022June 2013More modern by 108 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-80

 WG-10 WG-80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 and the WG-80.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and WG-80.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-80
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-10 Ricoh WG-80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-21 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.70"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $300