Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic G7

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Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic G7

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-4 Review.

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh WG-4 advantages over Panasonic G7

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
Thinner
33 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 240 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic G7 advantages over Ricoh WG-4

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1037k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
60 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Slow-motion videos

$289
1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3

Panasonic G7

Pentax WG-3

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$289
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$229
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Panasonic G7

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$229
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic G6

Ricoh WG-4

Panasonic G6

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Panasonic GH4

Ricoh WG-4

Panasonic GH4

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Slower slow-motion

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

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Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

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Panasonic G7

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$380
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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