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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH7 scores versus the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FH7 WG-4 GPS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic FH7

 WG-4 GPS FH7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2011Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FH7 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 provides outer 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-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-09-07 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $210