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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 13 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZR1 grades against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Ricoh WG-80

 ZR1 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic ZR1

 WG-80 ZR1 
ReleasedMay 2022July 2009Fresher by 155 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-80

 ZR1 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with external 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-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 and the WG-80.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and WG-80.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Ricoh WG-80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-27 2022-05-19
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.70"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $300