Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
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Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS80 matches up against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| ZS80 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 42 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+925k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic ZS80
| WG-M1 | ZS80 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-M1
| ZS80 | WG-M1 |
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS80 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 against the WG-M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WG-M1 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WG-M1.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2018-02-18 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | (1×) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 327 grams (0.72 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $448 | $2,000 |