Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH20 matches up against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.