Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH8 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced 3 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH8 scores versus the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH8 versus the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and WG-20.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.