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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX580 matches up vs the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FX580 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FX580

 WG-20 FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh WG-20

 FX580 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 versus the WG-20.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and WG-20.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Ricoh WG-20
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-27 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $370