Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released 12 months later than the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS45 scores against the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS45 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 against the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and WG-20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS45 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.