Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FH25 was introduced 4 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FH25 grades versus the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
FH25 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic FH25
WG-4 GPS | FH25 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
FH25 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH25 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and WG-4 GPS.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | TFT 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 speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $210 |