Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-30W
FH3 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FH3
WG-30W | FH3 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-30W
FH3 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |