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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FH7 WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FH7

 WG-20 FH7 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2011More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-20

 FH7 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Ricoh WG-20
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