Panasonic ZS200 vs Ricoh WG-4

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 4 years after the WG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS200 scores versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and WG-4 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and WG-4.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.