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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FX75 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX75 grades versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 FX75 WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FX75

 WG-M1 FX75 
LaunchedSeptember 2014June 2010More recent by 52 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-M1

 FX75 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 has got exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 vs the WG-M1.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and WG-M1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
67
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-01 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $2,000