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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed about the same time to the WG-6 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS80 matches up versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Ricoh WG-6

 ZS80 WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic ZS80

 WG-6 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-6

 ZS80 WG-6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2018Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the WG-6.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WG-6 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and WG-6.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
54
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
79
great battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Ricoh WG-6
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2018-02-18 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327g (0.72 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $448 $271