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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-30W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX75 grades vs the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 FX75 WG-30W 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic FX75

 WG-30W FX75 
AnnouncedOctober 2014June 2010More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-30W

 FX75 WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 features outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX75 compared to the WG-30W.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and WG-30W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
67
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
30
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Ricoh WG-30W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-01 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $280