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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS1 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WG-30W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS1 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS1 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS1 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic ZS1

 WG-30W ZS1 
RevealedOctober 2014May 2009Fresher by 65 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS1 WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS1 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS1 against the WG-30W.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
24
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (229g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Ricoh WG-30W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $280