Panasonic GH2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH2 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 features outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GH2 against the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and WG-4 GPS is 70 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH2 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged GH2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.