Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic FP8 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FP8 has external dimensions of 96 x 60 x 20 mm (3.78 x 2.36 x 0.79″) and weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and the Panasonic FP8. Panasonic FP8 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4 GPS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic FP8.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic FP8.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FP8 is significantly lighter (84g ) than the Ricoh WG-4 GPS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-4 GPS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the FP8.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FP8's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.