Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 19 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS15 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 and the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.