Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 14 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ28 scores versus the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 vs the WG-80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and WG-80 is 72 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and WG-80.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.