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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
Ricoh WG-50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Ricoh WG-50

 FX700 WG-50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic FX700

 WG-50 FX700 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2010Fresher by 83 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh WG-50

 FX700 WG-50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Ricoh WG-50
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