Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The ZR1 was released 5 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZR1 scores versus the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZR1 and the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.