Let’s compare the Ricoh WG-50 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Ricoh WG-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Ricoh WG-50 has a 16.0 MP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has a 12.1 MP resolution.
Ricoh WG-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Panasonic |
Megapixels | 16.0 | 12.1 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Crop Factor | n/a | n/a |
AA Filter | None | None |
Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 125 - Max 6400 | Min 100 - Max 6400 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Startup Time | 1.2 seconds | |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF; Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 4 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode | No | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 69 | Unlimited |
AW Buffer Size | 25 | |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 2.7 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 230,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen | No | Yes |
Top Deck Display | No | No |
Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | 0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (30p) | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) |
Video File Format | MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | No |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack | No | No |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 | |
Internal connections | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro (Type D) HDMI | Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
NFC | No | No |
Bluetooth | No | No |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots | |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 6.8 oz (193 g) includes batteries | 25.5 oz (724 g) includes batteries |
Size | 4.8 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (123 x 62 x 30 mm) | 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (132 x 92 x 117 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $226.95![]() |
Buy starting from $397.99![]() |
Release Date | 2017-06-30 | 2015-10-15 |