Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Released September 2014
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS30 scores vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| ZS30 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+805k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic ZS30
| WG-M1 | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh WG-M1
| ZS30 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 versus the WG-M1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and WG-M1.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $250 | $2,000 |
