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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 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-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 9 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 3D1 scores against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 3D1 WG-70 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic 3D1

 WG-70 3D1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020November 2011Newer by 100 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-70

 3D1 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 vs the WG-70.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-11-07 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
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 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 200 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $670 $280