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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS30 grades vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 ZS30 WG-6 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 WG-6 ZS30 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 ZS30 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS30 compared to the WG-6.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and WG-6.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
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 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 supports touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 heavier than competitors (246g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
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 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no mic socket
 heavier than competitors (246g)
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Ricoh WG-6
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $271