Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was revealed 8 months before the WG-M1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS35 grades vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 has outer 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) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the WG-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.