Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Revealed September 2014

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FS25 was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS25 scores versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh WG-M1
FS25 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FS25
WG-M1 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh WG-M1
FS25 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features external measurements 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-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 and the WG-M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WG-M1.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
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 | - | 350 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $2,000 |