Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was released 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS3 scores versus the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS3 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.