Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Ricoh WG-30

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Ricoh WG-30 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 ×
Ricoh WG-30 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Ricoh WG-30
BrandPanasonicRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberGF8WG-30
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107122
Width (mm)3331
Height (mm)6561
Weight (g)336192
Waterproof-+
Waterproof depth (m)-12
Predecessor-Ricoh WG-20
Successor-Ricoh WG-50
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format4/31/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.928.07
Sensor width (mm)17.36.17
Sensor height (mm)134.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.771.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)Ricoh zoom lens; 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 64.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)12.00 - 32.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.675
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 7.2
  • 36
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face/eye detection, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press ReleaseContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,800230,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6006,400
Minimum iso (native)200125
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light (d:daylight color
  • manual
  • n:daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • w:white light)
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait (mode dial), Child (mode dial), Scenery (mode dial), Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Bright Blue SkyHDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)4-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=5.6 (ISO 200, m) / 4 (ISO 100, m)Auto ISO: 0.2 - 3.9m / 0.66 - 13 ft. (wide), approx. 0.2 - 2.5m / 0.66 - 8.2 ft. (tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/50-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)-68
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • optional ir
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro-b usb
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary D-LI92
Usable battery types
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.6 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.2 se
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.5-10.10
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in Asian and Australian markets, in silver, brown, pink and orange.Waterproof to approximately 40ft/12m, shockproof from a height of 4.9ft/1.5m, crushproof against weights up to 220lpf/100kgf



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