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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was announced 8 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH1 scores versus the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh WG-50

 FH1 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic FH1

 WG-50 FH1 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 89 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-50

 FH1 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 versus the WG-50.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and WG-50.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh WG-50
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 193 gr (0.43 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $280