Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LS5 scores vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| LS5 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic LS5
| WG-M1 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-M1
| LS5 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside dimensions 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-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 vs the WG-M1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and WG-M1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older LS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-07-21 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 1.5" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $294 | $2,000 |