Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX700 versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX700 matches up vs the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 against the WG-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and WG-30.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.