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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FX48 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX48 scores versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 FX48 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FX48

 WG-30W FX48 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2009Newer by 69 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-30W

 FX48 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FX48 compared to the WG-30W.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Ricoh WG-30W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $325 $280