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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH25 matches up against the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FH25 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH25

 WG-20 FH25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-20

 FH25 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH25 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 compared to the WG-20.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WG-20.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Ricoh WG-20
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 159g (0.35 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $370