Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
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In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP2 scores versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| FP2 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FP2
| WG-M1 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh WG-M1
| FP2 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 comes with physical 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-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 vs the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and WG-M1.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $80 | $2,000 |