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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out around the same time to the WG-4 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS35 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ZS35 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-4 GPS ZS35 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ZS35 WG-4 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 features exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (235g)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $210