Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
(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
- Launched September 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FX48 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX48 matches up versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| FX48 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.5" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FX48
| WG-M1 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 68 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh WG-M1
| FX48 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 provides external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX48 vs the WG-M1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and WG-M1.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 1.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | - | 350 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $325 | $2,000 |
