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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX75 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FX75 scores against the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Ricoh WG-4

 FX75 WG-4 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic FX75

 WG-4 FX75 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-4

 FX75 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 features outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX75 compared to the WG-4.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
67
provides touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
72
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Ricoh WG-4
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-01 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
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 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $139 $330