Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS40 grades versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 offers outside 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 compared to the WG-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WG-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS40 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.