Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was launched 21 months prior to the WG-30W which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS30 scores versus the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 against the WG-30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.