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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Ricoh WG-30W
(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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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 FH22 WG-30W 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FH22

 WG-30W FH22 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30W

 FH22 WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
67
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Ricoh 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