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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 5 years before the WG-30W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH3 grades vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 FH3 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FH3

 WG-30W FH3 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-30W

 FH3 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 has physical dimensions 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-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 compared to the WG-30W.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Ricoh WG-30W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $280