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Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH8 versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH8 grades versus the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Ricoh WG-50

 FH8 WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic FH8

 WG-50 FH8 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 65 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Ricoh WG-50

 FH8 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH8 and the WG-50.

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 gr (0.27 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $280