Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- Revealed September 2014
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Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX580 grades vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| FX580 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FX580
| WG-M1 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh WG-M1
| FX580 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FX580 compared to the WG-M1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and WG-M1.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FX580 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | 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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $2,000 |