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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH1 scores versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FH1 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH1

 WG-20 FH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-20

 FH1 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH1 against the WG-20.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and WG-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh WG-20
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $370