• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 132.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FS7 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.58 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    139g vs 192g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.5 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS7

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung L210

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Samsung L210
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Samsung L210

Ricoh WG-30
Samsung L210
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung L210

Compared to Sony DSC-W230

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Sony DSC-W230
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Sony DSC-W230

Ricoh WG-30
Sony DSC-W230
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony DSC-W230

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH1

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-F3

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Ricoh WG-30
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon SD1300 IS

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