Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 3 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 3D1 scores versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 compared to the WG-30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.