Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was brought out 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZR1 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

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

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.