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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ10 grades against the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SZ10 WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic SZ10

 WG-70 SZ10 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2015More modern by 61 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-70

 SZ10 WG-70 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 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).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 vs the WG-70.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and WG-70.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (177g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
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 Overall 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 200 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $280