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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Comparison

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20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 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 sensor whereas Panasonic FZ80, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3 sensor. There is 14 months difference between WG-6 and FZ80 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger WG-6, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-04
  • 18MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 20-1200 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 616g. 130 x 94 x 119 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ85

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Internal Storage
27MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 330 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight
246 g vs 616 g 370 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
20mm vs 28mm 8 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 140mm 1060 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
60x vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
14.1m vs 5.5m 8.6m longer range
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80: 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 FZ80 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 FZ80 has external dimensions of 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69″) and weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 86mm thinner than Panasonic FZ80.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 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 (370g ) than the Panasonic FZ80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

WG-6
FZ80
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to FZ80.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ80 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and FZ80 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ80 features a 20-1200 mm F2.8-5.9 60x zoom lens.

Panasonic FZ80 has 8mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic FZ80 has 1060mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
FZ80
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6
FZ80
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6
FZ80
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6
FZ80
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic FZ80 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 FZ80 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ80 for Street Photography

GOOD
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
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
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
20 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ80 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
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: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
60.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
616g
Body Thickness 119mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ80 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 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
20 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80: 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 FZ80, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 FZ80 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #539 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #17 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #306 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ80 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 FZ80 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2017-01-04
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 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 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 20-1200 mm (60x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.8-5.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 1,166k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.46x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 616g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 130 x 94 x 119mm
Battery Life 340 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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