Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Introduced June 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Introduced September 2014
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G100 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe G100 was revealed 5 years after the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G100 grades versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| G100 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2020 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 71 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1840k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+1725k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic G100
| WG-M1 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 compared to the WG-M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and WG-M1 is 81 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and WG-M1.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2020-06-24 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,840k dots | 115k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | - |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $698 | $2,000 |