Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2022
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FH5 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH5 scores against the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Ricoh WG-80
FH5 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FH5
WG-80 | FH5 | |||
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 138 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh WG-80
FH5 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.70" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH5 vs the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and WG-80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and WG-80.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH5 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2022-05-19 |
Physical type | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.70 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Supported 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical 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 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $169 | $300 |