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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS3 matches up versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Ricoh WG-6

 ZS3 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic ZS3

 WG-6 ZS3 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2009Newer by 106 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh WG-6

 ZS3 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 vs the WG-6.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give you more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (229 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
35
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Ricoh WG-6
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $271