Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FX580 was manufactured 10 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX580 matches up versus the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh WG-6
| FX580 | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic FX580
| WG-6 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh WG-6
| FX580 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX580 against the WG-6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and WG-6.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 3840x2160 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $499 | $271 |