Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh WG-30W

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FP5 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP5 scores against the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FP5 versus the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and WG-30W.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.