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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh G900
(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
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ1 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was released 7 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ1 grades versus the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Ricoh G900

 SZ1 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic SZ1

 G900 SZ1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 74 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh G900

 SZ1 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ1 against the G900.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and G900.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SZ1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (131g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (131g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131g (0.29 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $752