Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Ricoh WG-4
ZR1 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic ZR1
WG-4 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4
ZR1 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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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 |