Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 10 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH25 matches up vs the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 features physical 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-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH25 vs the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.