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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH6 matches up against the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 FH6 WG-M1 
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FH6

 WG-M1 FH6 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh WG-M1

 FH6 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 versus the WG-M1.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
41
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-09-12
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $129 $2,000