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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced 5 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH3 scores versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 FH3 WG-M1 
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FH3

 WG-M1 FH3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-M1

 FH3 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 compared to the WG-M1.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $2,000