Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4, 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 WG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 4 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS10 scores against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with outside 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 vs the WG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.