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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Launched July 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LS5 grades vs the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh WG-50

 LS5 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic LS5

 WG-50 LS5 
RevealedMay 2017July 2011Fresher by 71 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-50

 LS5 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 has got 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the LS5 and the WG-50.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and WG-50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older LS5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (160 shots)
no Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-21 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $294 $280