Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ3 scores vs the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the WG-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and WG-20.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ3 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SZ3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.