Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5/Panasonic-FH5-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-70 front Ricoh WG-70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-70/Ricoh-WG-70-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(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
- Launched February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH5 versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The FH5 was announced 10 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH5 scores vs the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Ricoh WG-70
FH5 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic FH5
WG-70 | FH5 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh WG-70
FH5 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 compared to the WG-70.
![Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and WG-70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $169 | $280 |