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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH25 matches up versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh WG-30

 FH25 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic FH25

 WG-30 FH25 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-30

 FH25 WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH25 vs the WG-30.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WG-30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Ricoh WG-30
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $428