Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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36 Features
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90 Imaging
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH3 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH3 matches up against the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
FH3 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic FH3
WG-4 GPS | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
FH3 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH3 vs the WG-4 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and WG-4 GPS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $160 | $210 |