Panasonic G10 vs Ricoh WG-30

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G10 vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and WG-30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was introduced 5 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G10 scores versus the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 has outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic G10 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G10 versus the WG-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and WG-30 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and WG-30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G10 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older G10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.