Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS45 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was announced 12 months later than the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS45 matches up against the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS45 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.