Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LF1 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was brought out 2 months before the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LF1 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 features outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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 LF1 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LF1 against the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.