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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS10 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 scores vs the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS10 WG-30W 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic ZS10

 WG-30W ZS10 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS10 WG-30W 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 against the WG-30W.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
has touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
34
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-25 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $280