Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched very close to the WG-4 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS35 grades versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in 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-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS35 versus the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WG-4.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.