Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-4

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 4 years after the WG-4 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS80 scores versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 has outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 vs the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WG-4 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and WG-4.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 should have an edge in sensor tech.