Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-80

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FX90 versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 11 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX90 grades against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 vs the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and WG-80.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.