Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being 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-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX700 matches up vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FX700 against the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and WG-M1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FX700 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.