• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX700 advantages over Ricoh WG-4 GPS

  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    175g vs 235g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX700

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 15 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX75

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony DSC-WX10

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Sony DSC-WX10
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sony DSC-WX10
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Canon ELPH 500 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Less shutter lag
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Ricoh WG-4
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Ricoh WG-4
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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