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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH22 matches up against the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 FH22 WG-M1 
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FH22

 WG-M1 FH22 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-M1

 FH22 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH22 against the WG-M1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and WG-M1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
67
has focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Ricoh WG-M1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $2,000