Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20
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93 Imaging
38 Features
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
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The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP7 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP7 grades vs the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh WG-20
| FP7 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FP7
| WG-20 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh WG-20
| FP7 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 and the WG-20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and WG-20.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $227 | $370 |