Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FX580 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FX580 grades vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh WG-30W
FX580 | WG-30W | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FX580
WG-30W | FX580 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 69 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh WG-30W
FX580 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FX580 and the WG-30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and WG-30W.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $499 | $280 |