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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was released 4 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the LS5 grades versus the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh WG-30

 LS5 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic LS5

 WG-30 LS5 
RevealedOctober 2014July 2011More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-30

 LS5 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LS5 versus the WG-30.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-21 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos 300 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $294 $428