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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured at a similar time to the WG-20 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS35 scores against the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Ricoh WG-20

 ZS35 WG-20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-20 ZS35 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-20

 ZS35 WG-20 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS35 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 versus the WG-20.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and WG-20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Ricoh WG-20
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $370