Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ10 grades against the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 vs the WG-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WG-50.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.