Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh WG-20
Fujifilm Z35 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm Z35
WG-20 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-20
Fujifilm Z35 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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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 |