Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH8 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH8 grades against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 provides 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) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 against the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.