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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX90 grades vs the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FX90 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FX90

 WG-20 FX90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-20

 FX90 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FX90 versus the WG-20.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and WG-20.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
60
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-26 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $227 $370