Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 14 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 features external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX48 vs the WG-80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WG-80.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.