Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-4

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The LF1 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the WG-4 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the LF1 scores versus the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 features outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LF1 compared to the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and WG-4.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-4 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.