Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-30

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH5 grades versus the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH5 versus the WG-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and WG-30.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.