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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS35 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS35 grades versus the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Ricoh WG-6

 ZS35 WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-6 ZS35 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 50 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-6

 ZS35 WG-6 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS35 versus the WG-6.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and WG-6 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ZS35 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
weather proof
good battery life (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Ricoh WG-6
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $271