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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH1 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH1 scores vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh WG-30

 FH1 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic FH1

 WG-30 FH1 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-30

 FH1 WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 against the WG-30.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and WG-30.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh WG-30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $428