Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH6 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH6 scores versus the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 features outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 versus the WG-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and WG-50.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind in sensor tech.