Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was brought out 3 years before the WG-4 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ1 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ1 and the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.