Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 21 months before the WG-30 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F5 grades versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 and the WG-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.