Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Released September 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe FH1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| FH1 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FH1
| WG-M1 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh WG-M1
| FH1 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH1 against the WG-M1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and WG-M1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 163g (0.36 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | - | 350 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $150 | $2,000 |
