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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH2 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FH2 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic FH2

 WG-4 GPS FH2 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FH2 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 and the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
72
good battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than others (121 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery power (270 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 270 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $210