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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was launched 3 months later than the WG-30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ10 scores against the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh WG-30

 SZ10 WG-30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic SZ10

 WG-30 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-30

 SZ10 WG-30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015October 2014Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 and the WG-30.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WG-30.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
67
lighter than average (177g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $428