Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH10 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FH10 was introduced 21 months earlier than the WG-30W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH10 matches up versus the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 and the WG-30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WG-30W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.