Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched May 2017
Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe FX700 was brought out 7 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX700 matches up vs the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Ricoh WG-50
FX700 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic FX700
WG-50 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | July 2010 | Fresher by 83 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh WG-50
FX700 | WG-50 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 compared to the WG-50.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and WG-50.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2017-05-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
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 | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $280 |