Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS12 scores against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 provides external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.