Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH5 scores vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 versus the WG-30W.

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

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and WG-30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.