Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ5 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The SZ5 was launched 22 months later than the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ5 scores against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ5 and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 against the G700SE.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and G700SE.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.