Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH20 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH20 scores versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Ricoh WG-30W
FH20 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FH20
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Ricoh WG-30W
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH20 against the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and WG-30W.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $179 | $280 |