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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS10 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ZS10 WG-4 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic ZS10

 WG-4 GPS ZS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ZS10 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 against the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-25 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $210