• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic FZ70 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    20 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Panasonic FZ70

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    30 mm vs 118 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    192g vs 606g
    Lighter weight
  • 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

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • 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 Fujifilm SL1000

Panasonic FZ70
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony HX300

Panasonic FZ70
Sony HX300
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX300

Ricoh WG-30
Sony HX300
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX300

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ70
Samsung WB2200F
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB2200F

Ricoh WG-30
Samsung WB2200F
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70
Olympus SP-100
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Olympus SP-100

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus SP-100
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Panasonic FZ70
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Fujifilm S9900W

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