Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Ricoh WG-70
F5 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic F5
WG-70 | F5 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 86 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh WG-70
F5 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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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 |