Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-20

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ28 grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 vs the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and WG-20 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and WG-20.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.