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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic FZ100, which was introduced in July 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, FZ100 is 8 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-21
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-600 mm F2.8-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 11 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 220fps High-Speed Video
  • 540g. 124 x 82 x 92 mm

Panasonic FZ100 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 14 MP 42% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
246 g vs 540 g 294 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 over Ricoh WG-6
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 140mm 460 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
24x vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.20 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.5m vs 5.5m 4m longer range
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ100 has external dimensions of 124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62″) and weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 59mm thinner than Panasonic FZ100.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (294g ) than the Panasonic FZ100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Panasonic FZ100 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Ricoh WG-6's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ100.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 6MP more than Panasonic FZ100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and FZ100 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ100 features a 25-600 mm F2.8-5.2 24x zoom lens.

Panasonic FZ100 has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic FZ100 has 460mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-6. At f5.20, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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DSLR-Like Cameras

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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33 sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ100 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33 sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ100 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
600 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ100 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33 sensor
540g
Body Thickness 92mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ100 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ100 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #36 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #474 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ100 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-6. Otherwise, Panasonic FZ100 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-07-21
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 25-600 mm (24x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.8-5.2
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 540g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 124 x 82 x 92mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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