Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh WG-80
FH22 | WG-80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FH22
WG-80 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 150 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-80
FH22 | WG-80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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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 |