Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was announced 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ3 matches up versus the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ3 against the G700SE.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and G700SE.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.