Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh G700SE

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 19 months after the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS20 scores versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 vs the G700SE.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and G700SE.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ZS20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.