- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Pentax W80 Review.
- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the GR.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax W60
W60 vs W80 |
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Successor: |
Pentax W90
W80 vs W90 |
Ricoh GR II
GR vs GR II |
General | ||
Model Number: | W80 | GR |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $299.95 | $799.00 |
Street Price: | $279.95 | |
Date Available: | 2009-07-15 | 2013-05-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 4.8 oz (136 g) |
8.6 oz
(243 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (99 x 56 x 25 mm) |
4.6 x
2.4 x
1.4 in. (117 x 61 x 35 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 78 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 972 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2256 (9.0 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3246 x 3264 (10.6 MP, Other), 3936 x 2608 (10.3 MP, Other), 3488 x 2608 (9.1 MP, Other), 2608 x 2608 (6.8 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1936 (5.0 MP, Other), 1936 x 1936 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 864 (1.1 MP, Other), 1152 x 864 (1.0 MP, 4:3), 864 x 864 (0.7 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 4.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 8 groups, 5 aspherical elements | GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 28mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | 18.3mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | 43.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | (Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 6.25x | 35mm eq. crop mode |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes | Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (64-1600), Digital SR (64-6400), Manual (64-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5mpix | Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual | Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CT, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1500 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 300 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Night Scene, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide, Surf & Snow, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Half Length Portrait, Sport, Fireworks, Candlelight, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite, Report | Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key) Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.4 |
Flash Range Description: | 13 | Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 (ext: 1/400) | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: | 33.7 MB | 54.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB) | |
Connections (extended): | Micro HMDI (Type-D) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.02 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.96 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.33 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 4 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 4 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.092 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.46 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.028 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi AF mode = 0.287s | |
Startup Time: | 1.6 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 170 shots | 290 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI78 | Proprietary DB-65 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software S-SW87 (CD ROM) | Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Waterproof up to 16 feet (5 meters), Shockproof design protects against drops of 3.3 feet (1 meter), Coldproof design allows the camera to be used in sub-zero temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit). Available in Gunmetal Gray, Cardinal Red and Azure Blue. |