Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25/Panasonic-FS25-front.jpg)
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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
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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").
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The 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.
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |