Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS25 scores versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 against the WG-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and WG-6.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ZS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.