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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched 9 months earlier than the WG-30W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS35 matches up vs the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS35 WG-30W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-30W ZS35 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS35 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 and the WG-30W.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $280