Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was launched 13 months prior to the WG-20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS30 scores against the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS30 against the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older ZS30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.