Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ5 scores vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ5 vs the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and WG-70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SZ5 will be behind in sensor tech.