Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH22 was launched 11 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH22 grades against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh WG-70
FH22 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic FH22
WG-70 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 122 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-70
FH22 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 vs the WG-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and WG-70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170g (0.37 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $200 | $280 |