Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-70

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 9 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ7 grades vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 vs the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and WG-70.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.