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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 8 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the F5 matches up against the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Ricoh WG-70

 F5 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic F5

 WG-70 F5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 86 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh WG-70

 F5 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has external dimensions 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-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 against the WG-70.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and WG-70.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older F5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
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lighter than others in class (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 250 photos 300 photos
Battery format 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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $100 $280