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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 scores versus the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 FH25 WG-M1 
Screen sizing2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FH25

 WG-M1 FH25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-M1

 FH25 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 compared to the WG-M1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Ricoh WG-M1
Other name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $2,000