Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-50

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS30 scores against the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 against the WG-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and WG-50.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.