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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS25 scores vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FS25 WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FS25

 WG-20 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-20

 FS25 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 against the WG-20.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WG-20.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
32
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $370