Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH7 was revealed 3 years before the WG-20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH7 scores against the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Ricoh WG-20
FH7 | WG-20 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH7
WG-20 | FH7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | September 2011 | More modern by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-20
FH7 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 versus the WG-20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WG-20.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-09-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $149 | $370 |