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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 matches up vs the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh WG-30

 FH22 WG-30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic FH22

 WG-30 FH22 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2010More modern by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30

 FH22 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH22 vs the WG-30.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and WG-30.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
67
offers touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Ricoh WG-30
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest 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 size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 170g (0.37 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery style - 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 Single Single
Retail price $200 $428