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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH10 scores versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh WG-6

 FH10 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic FH10

 WG-6 FH10 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-6

 FH10 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 against the WG-6.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WG-6 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WG-6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FH10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
69
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (246g)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $271