Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-M1
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed September 2014
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH2 scores against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| FH2 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FH2
| WG-M1 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 44 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh WG-M1
| FH2 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 compared to the WG-M1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and WG-M1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
good battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121g)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery life (270 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | (1×) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 1.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | 350 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $149 | $2,000 |