Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH22 scores vs the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the WG-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and WG-20.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.