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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 LF1 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic LF1

 WG-30W LF1 
AnnouncedOctober 2014November 2013More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh WG-30W

 LF1 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Ricoh WG-30W
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