Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
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In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was manufactured 20 months prior to the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH10 scores versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| FH10 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FH10
| WG-M1 | FH10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 20 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-M1
| FH10 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 and the WG-M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and WG-M1 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WG-M1.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FH10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $110 | $2,000 |