Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS40 was introduced 13 months before the WG-5 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS40 scores against the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
ZS40 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic ZS40
WG-5 GPS | ZS40 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2014 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
ZS40 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS40 compared to the WG-5 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and WG-5 GPS.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $450 | $500 |