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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was released 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZR1 grades versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 ZR1 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic ZR1

 WG-70 ZR1 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2009Newer by 128 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-70

 ZR1 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 and the WG-70.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WG-70.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Ricoh WG-70
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-27 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $280