Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh WG-20

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G1 (Four Thirds) and WG-20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G1 scores vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G1 and the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and WG-20 is 82 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and WG-20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.