Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Following is a complete review of the Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ1 matches up versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Ricoh WG-6
| SZ1 | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic SZ1
| WG-6 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 74 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh WG-6
| SZ1 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 and the WG-6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and WG-6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 gr (0.29 lb) | 246 gr (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 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 | 250 shots | 340 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $179 | $271 |