Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP2 scores against the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.