Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 13 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH1 grades against the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has 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) and the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 and the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.