Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
37
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
37
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ8 matches up against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Ricoh WG-20
| SZ8 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic SZ8
| WG-20 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Ricoh WG-20
| SZ8 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ8 vs the WG-20.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and WG-20.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic SZ8 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than others (159 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (159g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 images | 260 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $275 | $370 |