Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh WG-20
FX90 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic FX90
WG-20 | FX90 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-20
FX90 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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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 |