Panasonic GH2 vs Ricoh WG-6

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic GH2 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and WG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GH2 was unveiled 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GH2 scores against the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH2 and Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GH2 versus the WG-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and WG-6 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and WG-6.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.