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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Ricoh WG-80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FH25 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FH25

 WG-80 FH25 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2011Newer by 138 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-80

 FH25 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Ricoh WG-80
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