Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh WG-80

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FX78 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 12 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX78 grades vs the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 has external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX78 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 compared to the WG-80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and WG-80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.