Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
- Introduced August 2011
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh WG-30
FX90 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic FX90
WG-30 | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-30
FX90 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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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 |