Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced around the same time to the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS40 scores against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS40 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS40 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.