Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS25 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS25 grades against the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| FS25 | WG-4 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic FS25
| WG-4 GPS | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| FS25 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 against the WG-4 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and WG-4 GPS.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $230 | $210 |