Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
| Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-20
| FH25 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh 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 |