Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh WG-20
FH1 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH1
WG-20 | FH1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-20
FH1 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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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 |