Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched May 2022
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH25 was revealed 12 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH25 grades against the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh WG-80
FH25 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FH25
WG-80 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 138 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-80
FH25 | WG-80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.70" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 and the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WG-80.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2022-05-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.70 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
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 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 shots | 300 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $300 |