Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(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
- Introduced February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80

Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZR3 was brought out 11 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZR3 grades versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Ricoh WG-70
ZR3 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic ZR3
WG-70 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 122 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Ricoh WG-70
ZR3 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 has outer 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 compared to the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and WG-70.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-26 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $280 |