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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZR1 matches up versus the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Ricoh WG-4

 ZR1 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic ZR1

 WG-4 ZR1 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4

 ZR1 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 vs the WG-4.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and WG-4.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Ricoh WG-4
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-27 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $330