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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 3 years before the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 3D1 scores vs the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 3D1 WG-30W 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic 3D1

 WG-30W 3D1 
RevealedOctober 2014November 2011Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-30W

 3D1 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 and the WG-30W.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
59
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-11-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $670 $280