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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was revealed 11 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ7 matches up against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Ricoh WG-80

 SZ7 WG-80 
Display size3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic SZ7

 WG-80 SZ7 
RevealedMay 2022January 2012More modern by 126 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh WG-80

 SZ7 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 compared to the WG-80.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and WG-80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $199 $300