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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-70

 FH3 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic FH3

 WG-70 FH3 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 122 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-70

 FH3 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh WG-70
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