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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was brought out 10 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX75 grades vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Ricoh WG-70

 FX75 WG-70 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic FX75

 WG-70 FX75 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2010Fresher by 117 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-70

 FX75 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FX75 versus the WG-70.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and WG-70.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FX75 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
67
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
71
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Ricoh WG-70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-01 2020-02-04
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $139 $280