Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
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Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH22 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH22 grades against the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| FH22 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FH22
| WG-30W | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30W
| FH22 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH22 and the WG-30W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and WG-30W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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 distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
| 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 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 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $280 |