Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-50

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 7 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH2 matches up vs the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 and the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.