Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-70
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS20 scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Ricoh WG-70
| ZS20 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic ZS20
| WG-70 | ZS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2020 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 94 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh WG-70
| ZS20 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS20 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS20 vs the WG-70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and WG-70.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
lighter than competition (206g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-04-26 | 2020-02-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 300 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $349 | $280 |