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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH3 scores against the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-6

 FH3 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic FH3

 WG-6 FH3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 98 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-6

 FH3 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 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 are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 vs the WG-6.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Ricoh WG-6
Other name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest 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 sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 - 340 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $271