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Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was unveiled 3 years later than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX9 matches up vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 GX9 WG-M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2014Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1240k115kClearer screen (+1125k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic GX9

 WG-M1 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Ricoh WG-M1

 GX9 WG-M1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX9 vs the WG-M1.

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and WG-M1 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX9 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
37
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
71
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
good battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
35
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-13 2014-09-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - (1×)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $2,000