Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS100 (1") and WG-6 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was launched 3 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS100 grades vs the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS100 versus the WG-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and WG-6 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and WG-6.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The ZS100 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older ZS100 will be behind in sensor tech.