Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH25 was brought out 8 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH25 matches up vs the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh WG-6
| FH25 | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic FH25
| WG-6 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 86 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-6
| FH25 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH25 and the WG-6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WG-6.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 3840x2160 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 246 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $271 |