Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was introduced 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS1 scores against the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 offers 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 against the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.