Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-80

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS80 scores against the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 provides exterior dimensions 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-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS80 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 against the WG-80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WG-80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and WG-80.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ZS80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.