Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP8 grades vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the WG-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and WG-20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.