Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ7 grades vs the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ7 and the WG-5 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.