Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is 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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70, 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-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH3 was released 11 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FH3 matches up against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-70
FH3 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic FH3
WG-70 | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | January 2010 | More modern by 122 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-70
FH3 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 offers outer dimensions 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-70 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 compared to the WG-70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and WG-70.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2020-02-04 |
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 | 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 | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Max 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 size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 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 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $160 | $280 |