Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZR3 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZR3 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR3 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.