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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WG-20 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the WG-20.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $370