Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP1 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.