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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FX48 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FX48 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic FX48

 WG-4 GPS FX48 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FX48 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX48 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $325 $210