Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe ZS20 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the WG-20 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS20 scores versus the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Ricoh WG-20
ZS20 | WG-20 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic ZS20
WG-20 | ZS20 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh WG-20
ZS20 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS20 compared to the WG-20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and WG-20.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older ZS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-04-26 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $349 | $370 |