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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX48 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 9 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX48 grades vs the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Ricoh WG-50

 FX48 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic FX48

 WG-50 FX48 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2009Newer by 101 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-50

 FX48 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX48 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 and the WG-50.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WG-50.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Ricoh WG-50
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2017-05-24
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
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 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $325 $280