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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ28 scores against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh WG-6

 FZ28 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic FZ28

 WG-6 FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 110 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh WG-6

 FZ28 WG-6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 features outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the WG-6.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and WG-6 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and WG-6.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to produce extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $271