Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH6 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH6 scores vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| FH6 | WG-30W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FH6
| WG-30W | FH6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 33 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh WG-30W
| FH6 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 and the WG-30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and WG-30W.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2014-10-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 280 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $129 | $280 |