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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was announced 17 months prior to the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS3 grades against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ZS3 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic ZS3

 G700SE ZS3 
ReleasedOctober 2010May 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh G700SE

 ZS3 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS3 against the G700SE.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and G700SE.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (229g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
23
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (307g)
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Ricoh G700SE
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $0