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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX90 grades vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 FX90 WG-M1 
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic FX90

 WG-M1 FX90 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-M1

 FX90 WG-M1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 versus the WG-M1.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and WG-M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
60
features touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
64
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-26 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $227 $2,000