Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH10 was revealed 13 months prior to the WG-20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH10 scores against the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh WG-20
FH10 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH10
WG-20 | FH10 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-20
FH10 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 compared to the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and WG-20 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WG-20.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 260 images | 260 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $110 | $370 |