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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 13 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH22 scores vs the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FH22 WG-80 
Display sizing3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FH22

 WG-80 FH22 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2010Newer by 150 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-80

 FH22 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 compared to the WG-80.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and WG-80.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
67
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Ricoh WG-80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2022-05-19
Body design 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $300