Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2014
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH27 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH27 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH27 matches up against the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh WG-20
| FH27 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH27
| WG-20 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh WG-20
| FH27 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH27 vs the WG-20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and WG-20.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 260 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $229 | $370 |