Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 3D1 grades against the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 features outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 versus the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and WG-20.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.