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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 9 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LS5 scores against the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh WG-70

 LS5 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic LS5

 WG-70 LS5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020July 2011Fresher by 104 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-70

 LS5 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 and the WG-70.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and WG-70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older LS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
36
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-21 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $294 $280