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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Ricoh WG-20

 ZS20 WG-20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic ZS20

 WG-20 ZS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2012Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh WG-20

 ZS20 WG-20 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Ricoh WG-20
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