Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-6
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
Portability
89 Imaging
46 Features
46 Overall
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89 Imaging
46 Features
46 Overall
46
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ8 was revealed 5 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ8 scores vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Ricoh WG-6
| SZ8 | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic SZ8
| WG-6 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 50 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Ricoh WG-6
| SZ8 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ8 and the WG-6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and WG-6.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SZ8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2018-02-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 3840x2160 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $275 | $271 |