Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH22 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH22 grades against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 against the WG-4 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.