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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 8 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS25 matches up against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Ricoh WG-70

 ZS25 WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WG-70 ZS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2013Newer by 86 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh WG-70

 ZS25 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 vs the WG-70.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (193g)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Ricoh WG-70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 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 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $280