Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 7 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH7 grades vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 versus the WG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and WG-6.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.