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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH3 scores against the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-50

 FH3 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic FH3

 WG-50 FH3 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 89 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-50

 FH3 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH3 and the WG-50.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and WG-50.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Ricoh WG-50
Other name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2017-05-24
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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
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 speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 193 grams (0.43 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $280