Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and G700SE (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS1 matches up vs the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 compared to the G700SE.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh G700SE will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.