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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FH10 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH10

 WG-20 FH10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-20

 FH10 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Ricoh WG-20
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