Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014
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Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe LF1 was revealed 9 months before the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LF1 scores versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| LF1 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic LF1
| WG-M1 | LF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | November 2013 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh WG-M1
| LF1 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LF1 vs the WG-M1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and WG-M1.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older LF1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | (1×) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $500 | $2,000 |