Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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 referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Introduced September 2014
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Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS3 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS3 scores vs the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| ZS3 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic ZS3
| WG-M1 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 64 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh WG-M1
| ZS3 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS3 versus the WG-M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and WG-M1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | (1×) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 115k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 350 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $2,000 |