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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was released 20 months prior to the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS25 grades vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ZS25 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WG-M1 ZS25 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh WG-M1

 ZS25 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the WG-M1.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Ricoh WG-M1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 1.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $2,000