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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH1 scores against the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh WG-4

 FH1 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic FH1

 WG-4 FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-4

 FH1 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 features outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 versus the WG-4.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh WG-4
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $330