Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

The LF1 was launched 10 months earlier than the WG-30W and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LF1 grades vs the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Ricoh WG-30W
LF1 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic LF1
WG-30W | LF1 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh WG-30W
LF1 | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LF1 vs the WG-30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and WG-30W.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older LF1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-11-26 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $280 |