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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was manufactured 14 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS25 matches up against the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FS25 WG-80 
Screen sizing3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FS25

 WG-80 FS25 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2009Newer by 162 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-80

 FS25 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 offers exterior 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) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FS25 vs the WG-80.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and WG-80.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2022-05-19
Physical type 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $300