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Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS45 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 4 months after the WG-M1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS45 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ZS45 WG-M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution1040k115kCrisper display (+925k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic ZS45

 WG-M1 ZS45 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Ricoh WG-M1

 ZS45 WG-M1 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2014Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS45 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS45 and the WG-M1.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
71
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than others (249g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Ricoh WG-M1
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $2,000