Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe ZR3 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZR3 matches up vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Ricoh WG-6
| ZR3 | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic ZR3
| WG-6 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 98 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Ricoh WG-6
| ZR3 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZR3 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZR3 and the WG-6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and WG-6.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $280 | $271 |
