Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched May 2022
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh WG-80
| FZ28 | WG-80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FZ28
| WG-80 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2022 | January 2009 | More modern by 162 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh WG-80
| FZ28 | WG-80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.70" | Same screen measurement | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Ricoh WG-80 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2022-05-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.70 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 417g (0.92 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 300 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $300 |