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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 13 months prior to the WG-4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH10 grades versus the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 FH10 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic FH10

 WG-4 FH10 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-4

 FH10 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 versus the WG-4.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WG-4 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 103g (0.23 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery 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
Pricing at release $110 $330