Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS80 grades against the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and WG-5 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.