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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX90 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX90 grades vs the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh WG-30

 FX90 WG-30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic FX90

 WG-30 FX90 
RevealedOctober 2014August 2011More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-30

 FX90 WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has external dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the WG-30.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and WG-30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FX90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
60
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
36
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-26 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $227 $428