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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 4 months later than the G700SE and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS10 grades versus the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ZS10 G700SE 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic ZS10

 G700SE ZS10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh G700SE

 ZS10 G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 and the G700SE.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and G700SE.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
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pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Ricoh G700SE
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-25 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $0