Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP3 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.