Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS45 was manufactured 3 months later than the WG-30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS45 matches up against the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS45 against the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and WG-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.