Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
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Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ3 was revealed 13 months earlier than the WG-4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ3 scores vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Ricoh WG-4
| SZ3 | WG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic SZ3
| WG-4 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh WG-4
| SZ3 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 against the WG-4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and WG-4.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SZ3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 images | 240 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $150 | $330 |