Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 13 months prior to the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS25 grades against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.