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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH3 matches up versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-30

 FH3 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic FH3

 WG-30 FH3 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-30

 FH3 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 compared to the WG-30.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Ricoh WG-30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $428