Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.