Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh G700SE

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was manufactured 21 months later than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS15 matches up versus the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS15 vs the G700SE.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.