Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-30W

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released 3 months after the WG-30W and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS45 matches up against the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS45 vs the WG-30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and WG-30W.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.