Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS25 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS25 matches up versus the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh WG-30
FS25 | WG-30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic FS25
WG-30 | FS25 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-30
FS25 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 compared to the WG-30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and WG-30.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $230 | $428 |