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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 11 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LS5 grades vs the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh WG-80

 LS5 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic LS5

 WG-80 LS5 
AnnouncedMay 2022July 2011Newer by 131 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-80

 LS5 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 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).

See the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 against the WG-80.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and WG-80.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-21 2022-05-19
Body design 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.70"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom 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
Auto exposure 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, 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $294 $300