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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 7 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 3D1 matches up vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh WG-6

 3D1 WG-6 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic 3D1

 WG-6 3D1 
IntroducedFebruary 2018November 2011More recent by 76 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-6

 3D1 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 vs the WG-6.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and WG-6.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery (340 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-11-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 200 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $670 $271