Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH2 scores vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 and the WG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.