Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS10 scores against the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys 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) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS10 against the WG-M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.