Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs Ricoh WG-4

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and the Ricoh WG-4, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 was introduced in July 2010 and Ricoh WG-4 was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 over Ricoh WG-4.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-4 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Ricoh WG-4 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Ricoh WG-4.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Ricoh WG-4 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

Ricoh WG-4 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is equipped with Venus Engine V processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Ricoh WG-4 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Ricoh WG-4 comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.

External Storage Slots

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Ricoh WG-4 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Ricoh WG-4 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and 10.00 m Auto ISO on Ricoh WG-4..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 body has dimensions of 118 x 76 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.99 x 3.5") and Ricoh WG-4 body has dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 weighs 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz) and Ricoh WG-4 weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Ricoh WG-4

118 mm

76 mm

124 mm

64 mm

89 mm

33 mm