Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-70

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 11 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP2 matches up vs the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 vs the WG-70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.